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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.63, 1,979.78 and 813.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.63, 1,979.78 and 813.63 is: 1,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.63 : 1,979.78 = 813.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.63/1,979.78 = 813.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.63x = 1,979.78 × 813.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.63x = 1,610,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,800.54/1,434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.80

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