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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.48, 1,983.96 and 1,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.48, 1,983.96 and 1,127.52 is: 1,556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.48 : 1,983.96 = 1,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.48/1,983.96 = 1,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.48x = 1,983.96 × 1,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.48x = 2,236,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,954.58/1,437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.16

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