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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.93, 1,978.90 and 804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.93, 1,978.90 and 804.42 is: 1,110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.93 : 1,978.90 = 804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.93/1,978.90 = 804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.93x = 1,978.90 × 804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.93x = 1,591,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,864.73/1,433.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.15

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