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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.46, 1,979.64 and 805.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.46, 1,979.64 and 805.06 is: 1,111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.46 : 1,979.64 = 805.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.46/1,979.64 = 805.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.46x = 1,979.64 × 805.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.46x = 1,593,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,728.98/1,434.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.03

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