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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.20, 1,983.21 and 807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.20, 1,983.21 and 807.68 is: 1,114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.20 : 1,983.21 = 807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.20/1,983.21 = 807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.20x = 1,983.21 × 807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.20x = 1,601,792.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,792.08/1,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.52

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