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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.72, 1,982.84 and 807.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.72, 1,982.84 and 807.27 is: 1,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.72 : 1,982.84 = 807.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.72/1,982.84 = 807.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.72x = 1,982.84 × 807.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.72x = 1,600,683.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,683.21/1,436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.13

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