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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.12, 1,981.72 and 806.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.12, 1,981.72 and 806.55 is: 1,112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.12 : 1,981.72 = 806.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.12/1,981.72 = 806.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.12x = 1,981.72 × 806.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.12x = 1,598,356.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,356.27/1,436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.97

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