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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.32, 1,980.74 and 814.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.32, 1,980.74 and 814.32 is: 1,123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.32 : 1,980.74 = 814.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.32/1,980.74 = 814.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.32x = 1,980.74 × 814.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.32x = 1,612,952.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,952.13/1,435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.76

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