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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.74, 1,981.29 and 806.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.74, 1,981.29 and 806.25 is: 1,112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.74 : 1,981.29 = 806.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.74/1,981.29 = 806.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.74x = 1,981.29 × 806.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.74x = 1,597,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,415.06/1,435.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.61

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