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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.95, 1,982.94 and 807.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.95, 1,982.94 and 807.50 is: 1,114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.95 : 1,982.94 = 807.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.95/1,982.94 = 807.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.95x = 1,982.94 × 807.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.95x = 1,601,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,225.98/1,436.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.32

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