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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.21, 1,983.42 and 807.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.21, 1,983.42 and 807.75 is: 1,114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.21 : 1,983.42 = 807.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.21/1,983.42 = 807.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.21x = 1,983.42 × 807.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.21x = 1,602,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,107.51/1,437.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.73

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