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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.43, 1,979.60 and 805.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.43, 1,979.60 and 805.01 is: 1,110.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.43 : 1,979.60 = 805.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.43/1,979.60 = 805.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.43x = 1,979.60 × 805.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.43x = 1,593,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,594.32/1,434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.96

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