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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.35, 1,979.34 and 813.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.35, 1,979.34 and 813.35 is: 1,122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.35 : 1,979.34 = 813.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.35/1,979.34 = 813.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.35x = 1,979.34 × 813.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.35x = 1,609,886.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,886.29/1,434.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.38

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