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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.51, 1,982.27 and 806.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.51, 1,982.27 and 806.92 is: 1,113.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.51 : 1,982.27 = 806.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.51/1,982.27 = 806.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.51x = 1,982.27 × 806.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.51x = 1,599,530.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,530.37/1,436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.48

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