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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.77, 1,982.76 and 1,237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.77, 1,982.76 and 1,237.43 is: 1,708.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.77 : 1,982.76 = 1,237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.77/1,982.76 = 1,237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.77x = 1,982.76 × 1,237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.77x = 2,453,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,516.79/1,435.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.85

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