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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.88, 1,977.36 and 803.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.88, 1,977.36 and 803.42 is: 1,108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.88 : 1,977.36 = 803.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.88/1,977.36 = 803.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.88x = 1,977.36 × 803.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.88x = 1,588,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,650.57/1,432.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.71

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