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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.28, 1,979.36 and 813.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.28, 1,979.36 and 813.28 is: 1,122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.28 : 1,979.36 = 813.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.28/1,979.36 = 813.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.28x = 1,979.36 × 813.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.28x = 1,609,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,773.90/1,434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.36

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