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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.43, 1,978.07 and 803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.43, 1,978.07 and 803.88 is: 1,109.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.43 : 1,978.07 = 803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.43/1,978.07 = 803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.43x = 1,978.07 × 803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.43x = 1,590,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,126.89/1,433.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.32

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