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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.63, 1,983.93 and 808.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.63, 1,983.93 and 808.17 is: 1,115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.63 : 1,983.93 = 808.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.63/1,983.93 = 808.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.63x = 1,983.93 × 808.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.63x = 1,603,352.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,352.71/1,437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.27

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