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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.27, 1,983.38 and 807.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.27, 1,983.38 and 807.81 is: 1,114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.27 : 1,983.38 = 807.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.27/1,983.38 = 807.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.27x = 1,983.38 × 807.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.27x = 1,602,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,190.16/1,437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.75

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