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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.69, 1,982.56 and 807.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.69, 1,982.56 and 807.25 is: 1,113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.69 : 1,982.56 = 807.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.69/1,982.56 = 807.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.69x = 1,982.56 × 807.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.69x = 1,600,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,421.10/1,436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.96

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