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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.82, 1,982.16 and 877.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.82, 1,982.16 and 877.20 is: 1,210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.82 : 1,982.16 = 877.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.82/1,982.16 = 877.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.82x = 1,982.16 × 877.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.82x = 1,738,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,750.75/1,436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.14

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