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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.78, 1,981.47 and 806.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.78, 1,981.47 and 806.32 is: 1,112.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.78 : 1,981.47 = 806.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.78/1,981.47 = 806.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.78x = 1,981.47 × 806.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.78x = 1,597,698.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,698.89/1,435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.77

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