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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.73, 1,981.40 and 806.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.73, 1,981.40 and 806.30 is: 1,112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.73 : 1,981.40 = 806.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.73/1,981.40 = 806.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.73x = 1,981.40 × 806.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.73x = 1,597,596.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,596.31/1,435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.75

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