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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.13, 1,977.24 and 803.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.13, 1,977.24 and 803.55 is: 1,108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.13 : 1,977.24 = 803.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.13/1,977.24 = 803.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.13x = 1,977.24 × 803.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.13x = 1,588,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,811.20/1,433.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.63

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