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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.93, 1,981.56 and 806.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.93, 1,981.56 and 806.46 is: 1,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.93 : 1,981.56 = 806.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.93/1,981.56 = 806.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.93x = 1,981.56 × 806.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.93x = 1,598,048.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,048.88/1,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.90

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