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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.92, 1,980.02 and 805.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.92, 1,980.02 and 805.31 is: 1,111.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.92 : 1,980.02 = 805.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.92/1,980.02 = 805.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.92x = 1,980.02 × 805.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.92x = 1,594,515.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,515.98/1,434.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.23

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