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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.66, 1,979.71 and 805.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.66, 1,979.71 and 805.06 is: 1,110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.66 : 1,979.71 = 805.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.66/1,979.71 = 805.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.66x = 1,979.71 × 805.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.66x = 1,593,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,785.33/1,434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.92

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