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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.92, 1,977 and 835.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.92, 1,977 and 835.14 is: 1,152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.92 : 1,977 = 835.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.92/1,977 = 835.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.92x = 1,977 × 835.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.92x = 1,651,071.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,071.78/1,432.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.24

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