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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.47, 1,983.81 and 808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.47, 1,983.81 and 808.04 is: 1,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.47 : 1,983.81 = 808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.47/1,983.81 = 808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.47x = 1,983.81 × 808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.47x = 1,602,987.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,987.91/1,437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.15

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