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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.16, 1,980.53 and 797.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.16, 1,980.53 and 797.14 is: 1,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.16 : 1,980.53 = 797.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.16/1,980.53 = 797.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.16x = 1,980.53 × 797.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.16x = 1,578,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,745.80/1,435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.05

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