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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.85, 1,977.38 and 803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.85, 1,977.38 and 803.36 is: 1,108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.85 : 1,977.38 = 803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.85/1,977.38 = 803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.85x = 1,977.38 × 803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.85x = 1,588,543.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,543.98/1,432.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.66

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