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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.80, 1,981.38 and 806.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.80, 1,981.38 and 806.34 is: 1,112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.80 : 1,981.38 = 806.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.80/1,981.38 = 806.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.80x = 1,981.38 × 806.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.80x = 1,597,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,665.95/1,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.74

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