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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.14, 1,980.36 and 805.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.14, 1,980.36 and 805.50 is: 1,111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.14 : 1,980.36 = 805.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.14/1,980.36 = 805.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.14x = 1,980.36 × 805.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.14x = 1,595,179.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,179.98/1,435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.52

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