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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.77, 1,979.95 and 805.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.77, 1,979.95 and 805.35 is: 1,111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.77 : 1,979.95 = 805.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.77/1,979.95 = 805.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.77x = 1,979.95 × 805.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.77x = 1,594,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,552.73/1,434.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.36

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