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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.29, 1,980.72 and 805.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.29, 1,980.72 and 805.86 is: 1,112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.29 : 1,980.72 = 805.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.29/1,980.72 = 805.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.29x = 1,980.72 × 805.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.29x = 1,596,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,183.02/1,435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.10

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