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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.95, 1,982.86 and 807.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.95, 1,982.86 and 807.43 is: 1,114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.95 : 1,982.86 = 807.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.95/1,982.86 = 807.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.95x = 1,982.86 × 807.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.95x = 1,601,016.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,016.36/1,436.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.18

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