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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.63, 1,979.81 and 805.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.63, 1,979.81 and 805.29 is: 1,111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.63 : 1,979.81 = 805.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.63/1,979.81 = 805.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.63x = 1,979.81 × 805.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.63x = 1,594,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,317.17/1,434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.31

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