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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.58, 1,981.05 and 806.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.58, 1,981.05 and 806.11 is: 1,112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.58 : 1,981.05 = 806.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.58/1,981.05 = 806.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.58x = 1,981.05 × 806.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.58x = 1,596,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,944.22/1,435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.40

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