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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.47, 1,981.02 and 805.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.47, 1,981.02 and 805.97 is: 1,112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.47 : 1,981.02 = 805.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.47/1,981.02 = 805.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.47x = 1,981.02 × 805.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.47x = 1,596,632.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,632.78/1,435.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.27

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