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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.76, 1,979.82 and 805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.76, 1,979.82 and 805.32 is: 1,111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.76 : 1,979.82 = 805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.76/1,979.82 = 805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.76x = 1,979.82 × 805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.76x = 1,594,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,388.64/1,434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.26

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