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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.26, 1,979.20 and 804.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.26, 1,979.20 and 804.76 is: 1,110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.26 : 1,979.20 = 804.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.26/1,979.20 = 804.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.26x = 1,979.20 × 804.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.26x = 1,592,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,780.99/1,434.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.52

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