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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.68, 1,981.26 and 814.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.68, 1,981.26 and 814.68 is: 1,124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.68 : 1,981.26 = 814.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.68/1,981.26 = 814.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.68x = 1,981.26 × 814.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.68x = 1,614,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,092.90/1,435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.27

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