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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.27, 1,977.85 and 803.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.27, 1,977.85 and 803.79 is: 1,109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.27 : 1,977.85 = 803.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.27/1,977.85 = 803.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.27x = 1,977.85 × 803.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.27x = 1,589,776.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,776.05/1,433.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.20

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