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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.44, 1,983 and 877.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.44, 1,983 and 877.46 is: 1,210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.44 : 1,983 = 877.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.44/1,983 = 877.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.44x = 1,983 × 877.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.44x = 1,740,003.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,003.18/1,437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.49

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