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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.95, 1,978.95 and 804.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.95, 1,978.95 and 804.47 is: 1,110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.95 : 1,978.95 = 804.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.95/1,978.95 = 804.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.95x = 1,978.95 × 804.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.95x = 1,592,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,005.91/1,433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.23

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