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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.62, 1,981.24 and 806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.62, 1,981.24 and 806.20 is: 1,112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.62 : 1,981.24 = 806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.62/1,981.24 = 806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.62x = 1,981.24 × 806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.62x = 1,597,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,268.72/1,435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.60

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