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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.22, 1,982.63 and 1,104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.22, 1,982.63 and 1,104.53 is: 1,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.22 : 1,982.63 = 1,104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.22/1,982.63 = 1,104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.22x = 1,982.63 × 1,104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.22x = 2,189,874.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,874.31/1,436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.75

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