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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.66, 1,978.33 and 804.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.66, 1,978.33 and 804.06 is: 1,109.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.66 : 1,978.33 = 804.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.66/1,978.33 = 804.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.66x = 1,978.33 × 804.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.66x = 1,590,686.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,686.13/1,433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.53

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