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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.61, 1,982.50 and 807.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.61, 1,982.50 and 807.17 is: 1,113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.61 : 1,982.50 = 807.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.61/1,982.50 = 807.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.61x = 1,982.50 × 807.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.61x = 1,600,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,214.53/1,436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.88

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