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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.51, 1,982.22 and 806.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.51, 1,982.22 and 806.91 is: 1,113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.51 : 1,982.22 = 806.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.51/1,982.22 = 806.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.51x = 1,982.22 × 806.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.51x = 1,599,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,473.14/1,436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.45

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