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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.01, 1,979.09 and 844.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.01, 1,979.09 and 844.53 is: 1,165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.01 : 1,979.09 = 844.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.01/1,979.09 = 844.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.01x = 1,979.09 × 844.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.01x = 1,671,400.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,400.88/1,434.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.54

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