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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.14, 1,977.50 and 803.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.14, 1,977.50 and 803.58 is: 1,108.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.14 : 1,977.50 = 803.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.14/1,977.50 = 803.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.14x = 1,977.50 × 803.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.14x = 1,589,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,079.45/1,433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.81

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