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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.56, 1,982.39 and 807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.56, 1,982.39 and 807.08 is: 1,113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.56 : 1,982.39 = 807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.56/1,982.39 = 807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.56x = 1,982.39 × 807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.56x = 1,599,933.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,933.37/1,436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.73

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