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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.03, 1,981.49 and 806.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.03, 1,981.49 and 806.55 is: 1,112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.03 : 1,981.49 = 806.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.03/1,981.49 = 806.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.03x = 1,981.49 × 806.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.03x = 1,598,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,170.76/1,436.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.91

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