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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.26, 1,981.98 and 806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.26, 1,981.98 and 806.80 is: 1,113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.26 : 1,981.98 = 806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.26/1,981.98 = 806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.26x = 1,981.98 × 806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.26x = 1,599,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,061.46/1,436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.35

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