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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.12, 1,983.36 and 996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.12, 1,983.36 and 996.48 is: 1,375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.12 : 1,983.36 = 996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.12/1,983.36 = 996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.12x = 1,983.36 × 996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.12x = 1,976,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,378.57/1,437.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.24

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