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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.69, 1,983.97 and 808.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.69, 1,983.97 and 808.25 is: 1,115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.69 : 1,983.97 = 808.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.69/1,983.97 = 808.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.69x = 1,983.97 × 808.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.69x = 1,603,531.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,531.81/1,437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.35

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