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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.22, 1,982.02 and 815.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.22, 1,982.02 and 815.22 is: 1,125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.22 : 1,982.02 = 815.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.22/1,982.02 = 815.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.22x = 1,982.02 × 815.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.22x = 1,615,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,782.34/1,436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.02

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