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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.56, 1,978.41 and 804.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.56, 1,978.41 and 804.15 is: 1,109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.56 : 1,978.41 = 804.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.56/1,978.41 = 804.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.56x = 1,978.41 × 804.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.56x = 1,590,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,938.40/1,433.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.78

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