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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.30, 1,977.96 and 803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.30, 1,977.96 and 803.88 is: 1,109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.30 : 1,977.96 = 803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.30/1,977.96 = 803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.30x = 1,977.96 × 803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.30x = 1,590,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,042.48/1,433.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.36

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