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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.69, 1,980.02 and 805.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.69, 1,980.02 and 805.38 is: 1,111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.69 : 1,980.02 = 805.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.69/1,980.02 = 805.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.69x = 1,980.02 × 805.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.69x = 1,594,674.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,674.93/1,434.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.51

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