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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.64, 1,982.52 and 807.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.64, 1,982.52 and 807.17 is: 1,113.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.64 : 1,982.52 = 807.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.64/1,982.52 = 807.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.64x = 1,982.52 × 807.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.64x = 1,600,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,230.67/1,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.87

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