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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.33, 1,978.02 and 803.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.33, 1,978.02 and 803.89 is: 1,109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.33 : 1,978.02 = 803.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.33/1,978.02 = 803.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.33x = 1,978.02 × 803.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.33x = 1,590,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,112.97/1,433.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.38

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