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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.49, 1,979.43 and 804.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.49, 1,979.43 and 804.89 is: 1,110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.49 : 1,979.43 = 804.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.49/1,979.43 = 804.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.49x = 1,979.43 × 804.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.49x = 1,593,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,213.52/1,434.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.65

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