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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.59, 1,979.87 and 805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.59, 1,979.87 and 805.12 is: 1,111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.59 : 1,979.87 = 805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.59/1,979.87 = 805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.59x = 1,979.87 × 805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.59x = 1,594,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,023.27/1,434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.14

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