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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.63, 1,982.32 and 807.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.63, 1,982.32 and 807.13 is: 1,113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.63 : 1,982.32 = 807.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.63/1,982.32 = 807.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.63x = 1,982.32 × 807.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.63x = 1,599,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,975.99/1,436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.70

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