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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.29, 1,982.15 and 1,125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.29, 1,982.15 and 1,125.25 is: 1,552.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.29 : 1,982.15 = 1,125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.29/1,982.15 = 1,125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.29x = 1,982.15 × 1,125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.29x = 2,230,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,414.29/1,436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.90

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