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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.25, 1,980.65 and 814.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.25, 1,980.65 and 814.25 is: 1,123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.25 : 1,980.65 = 814.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.25/1,980.65 = 814.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.25x = 1,980.65 × 814.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.25x = 1,612,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,740.19/1,435.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.67

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