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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.15, 1,980.33 and 805.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.15, 1,980.33 and 805.72 is: 1,111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.15 : 1,980.33 = 805.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.15/1,980.33 = 805.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.15x = 1,980.33 × 805.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.15x = 1,595,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,591.49/1,435.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.79

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