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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.69, 1,981.36 and 806.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.69, 1,981.36 and 806.26 is: 1,112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.69 : 1,981.36 = 806.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.69/1,981.36 = 806.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.69x = 1,981.36 × 806.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.69x = 1,597,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,488.38/1,435.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.70

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