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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.69, 1,984.10 and 808.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.69, 1,984.10 and 808.19 is: 1,115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.69 : 1,984.10 = 808.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.69/1,984.10 = 808.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.69x = 1,984.10 × 808.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.69x = 1,603,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,529.78/1,437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.35

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