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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.10, 1,977.76 and 803.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.10, 1,977.76 and 803.83 is: 1,109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.10 : 1,977.76 = 803.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.10/1,977.76 = 803.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.10x = 1,977.76 × 803.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.10x = 1,589,782.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,782.82/1,433.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.33

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