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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.89, 1,980.36 and 805.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.89, 1,980.36 and 805.68 is: 1,111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.89 : 1,980.36 = 805.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.89/1,980.36 = 805.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.89x = 1,980.36 × 805.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.89x = 1,595,536.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,536.44/1,434.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.96

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