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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.80, 1,978.61 and 795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.80, 1,978.61 and 795.74 is: 1,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.80 : 1,978.61 = 795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.80/1,978.61 = 795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.80x = 1,978.61 × 795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.80x = 1,574,445.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,445.25/1,433.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.10

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