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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.41, 1,982.48 and 996.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.41, 1,982.48 and 996.71 is: 1,374.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.41 : 1,982.48 = 996.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.41/1,982.48 = 996.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.41x = 1,982.48 × 996.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.41x = 1,975,942.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,942.74/1,437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.65

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