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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.13, 1,982.13 and 877.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.13, 1,982.13 and 877.10 is: 1,210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.13 : 1,982.13 = 877.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.13/1,982.13 = 877.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.13x = 1,982.13 × 877.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.13x = 1,738,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,516.31/1,436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.56

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