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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.24, 1,980.46 and 805.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.24, 1,980.46 and 805.63 is: 1,111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.24 : 1,980.46 = 805.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.24/1,980.46 = 805.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.24x = 1,980.46 × 805.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.24x = 1,595,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,517.99/1,435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.67

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