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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.75, 1,983.65 and 1,121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.75, 1,983.65 and 1,121.47 is: 1,548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.75 : 1,983.65 = 1,121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.75/1,983.65 = 1,121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.75x = 1,983.65 × 1,121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.75x = 2,224,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,588.44/1,436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.35

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