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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.29, 1,979.40 and 805.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.29, 1,979.40 and 805.02 is: 1,110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.29 : 1,979.40 = 805.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.29/1,979.40 = 805.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.29x = 1,979.40 × 805.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.29x = 1,593,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,456.59/1,434.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.97

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