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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.44, 1,982.30 and 815.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.44, 1,982.30 and 815.44 is: 1,125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.44 : 1,982.30 = 815.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.44/1,982.30 = 815.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.44x = 1,982.30 × 815.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.44x = 1,616,446.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,446.71/1,436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.31

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