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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.31, 1,983.65 and 808.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.31, 1,983.65 and 808.01 is: 1,115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.31 : 1,983.65 = 808.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.31/1,983.65 = 808.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.31x = 1,983.65 × 808.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.31x = 1,602,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,802.52/1,437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.14

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