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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.10, 1,983.19 and 816.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.10, 1,983.19 and 816.10 is: 1,126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.10 : 1,983.19 = 816.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.10/1,983.19 = 816.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.10x = 1,983.19 × 816.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.10x = 1,618,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,481.36/1,437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.21

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