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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.85, 1,984.12 and 906.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.85, 1,984.12 and 906.68 is: 1,252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.85 : 1,984.12 = 906.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.85/1,984.12 = 906.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.85x = 1,984.12 × 906.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.85x = 1,798,964.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,964.62/1,436.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.02

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