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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.56, 1,979.79 and 805.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.56, 1,979.79 and 805.15 is: 1,111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.56 : 1,979.79 = 805.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.56/1,979.79 = 805.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.56x = 1,979.79 × 805.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.56x = 1,594,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,027.92/1,434.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.16

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