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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.86, 1,981.56 and 806.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.86, 1,981.56 and 806.52 is: 1,113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.86 : 1,981.56 = 806.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.86/1,981.56 = 806.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.86x = 1,981.56 × 806.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.86x = 1,598,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,167.77/1,435.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.04

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