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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.59, 1,981.25 and 806.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.59, 1,981.25 and 806.12 is: 1,112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.59 : 1,981.25 = 806.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.59/1,981.25 = 806.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.59x = 1,981.25 × 806.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.59x = 1,597,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,125.25/1,435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.52

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