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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.68, 1,980.90 and 911.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.68, 1,980.90 and 911.88 is: 1,258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.68 : 1,980.90 = 911.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.68/1,980.90 = 911.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.68x = 1,980.90 × 911.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.68x = 1,806,343.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,343.09/1,435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.18

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