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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.52, 1,983.27 and 816.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.52, 1,983.27 and 816.52 is: 1,126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.52 : 1,983.27 = 816.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.52/1,983.27 = 816.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.52x = 1,983.27 × 816.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.52x = 1,619,379.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,379.62/1,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.51

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