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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.78, 1,982.68 and 807.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.78, 1,982.68 and 807.33 is: 1,114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.78 : 1,982.68 = 807.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.78/1,982.68 = 807.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.78x = 1,982.68 × 807.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.78x = 1,600,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,687.00/1,436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.08

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