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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.60, 1,978.45 and 804.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.60, 1,978.45 and 804.33 is: 1,110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.60 : 1,978.45 = 804.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.60/1,978.45 = 804.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.60x = 1,978.45 × 804.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.60x = 1,591,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,326.69/1,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.02

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