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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.27, 1,979.28 and 804.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.27, 1,979.28 and 804.66 is: 1,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.27 : 1,979.28 = 804.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.27/1,979.28 = 804.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.27x = 1,979.28 × 804.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.27x = 1,592,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,647.44/1,434.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.42

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