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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434, 1,979.03 and 804.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434, 1,979.03 and 804.53 is: 1,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434 : 1,979.03 = 804.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434/1,979.03 = 804.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434x = 1,979.03 × 804.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434x = 1,592,175.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,175.09/1,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.30

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