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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.06, 1,979.04 and 804.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.06, 1,979.04 and 804.57 is: 1,110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.06 : 1,979.04 = 804.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.06/1,979.04 = 804.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.06x = 1,979.04 × 804.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.06x = 1,592,276.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,276.21/1,434.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.33

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