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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.95, 1,978.85 and 804.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.95, 1,978.85 and 804.51 is: 1,110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.95 : 1,978.85 = 804.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.95/1,978.85 = 804.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.95x = 1,978.85 × 804.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.95x = 1,592,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,004.61/1,433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.22

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