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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.59, 1,983.84 and 808.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.59, 1,983.84 and 808.13 is: 1,115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.59 : 1,983.84 = 808.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.59/1,983.84 = 808.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.59x = 1,983.84 × 808.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.59x = 1,603,200.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,200.62/1,437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.20

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