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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.97, 1,982.97 and 807.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.97, 1,982.97 and 807.48 is: 1,114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.97 : 1,982.97 = 807.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.97/1,982.97 = 807.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.97x = 1,982.97 × 807.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.97x = 1,601,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,208.62/1,436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.30

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