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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.02, 1,981.65 and 806.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.02, 1,981.65 and 806.50 is: 1,112.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.02 : 1,981.65 = 806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.02/1,981.65 = 806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.02x = 1,981.65 × 806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.02x = 1,598,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,200.73/1,436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.94

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