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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.14, 1,983.20 and 807.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.14, 1,983.20 and 807.66 is: 1,114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.14 : 1,983.20 = 807.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.14/1,983.20 = 807.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.14x = 1,983.20 × 807.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.14x = 1,601,751.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,751.31/1,437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.54

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