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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.04, 1,983.11 and 807.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.04, 1,983.11 and 807.59 is: 1,114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.04 : 1,983.11 = 807.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.04/1,983.11 = 807.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.04x = 1,983.11 × 807.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.04x = 1,601,525.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,525.85/1,437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.46

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