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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.13, 1,982.08 and 876.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.13, 1,982.08 and 876.93 is: 1,210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.13 : 1,982.08 = 876.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.13/1,982.08 = 876.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.13x = 1,982.08 × 876.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.13x = 1,738,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,135.50/1,436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.29

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