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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.75, 1,981.34 and 814.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.75, 1,981.34 and 814.75 is: 1,124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.75 : 1,981.34 = 814.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.75/1,981.34 = 814.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.75x = 1,981.34 × 814.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.75x = 1,614,292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,292.69/1,435.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.36

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