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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.52, 1,983.96 and 816.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.52, 1,983.96 and 816.64 is: 1,127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.52 : 1,983.96 = 816.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.52/1,983.96 = 816.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.52x = 1,983.96 × 816.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.52x = 1,620,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,181.09/1,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.07

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