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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.13, 1,983 and 807.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.13, 1,983 and 807.67 is: 1,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.13 : 1,983 = 807.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.13/1,983 = 807.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.13x = 1,983 × 807.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.13x = 1,601,609.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,609.61/1,437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.45

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