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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.94, 1,980.24 and 805.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.94, 1,980.24 and 805.61 is: 1,111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.94 : 1,980.24 = 805.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.94/1,980.24 = 805.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.94x = 1,980.24 × 805.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.94x = 1,595,287.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,287.22/1,434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.74

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