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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.51, 1,983.69 and 808.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.51, 1,983.69 and 808.14 is: 1,115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.51 : 1,983.69 = 808.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.51/1,983.69 = 808.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.51x = 1,983.69 × 808.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.51x = 1,603,099.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,099.24/1,437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.19

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