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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.45, 1,980.95 and 797.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.45, 1,980.95 and 797.38 is: 1,100.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.45 : 1,980.95 = 797.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.45/1,980.95 = 797.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.45x = 1,980.95 × 797.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.45x = 1,579,559.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,559.01/1,435.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.39

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