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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.49, 1,980.81 and 805.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.49, 1,980.81 and 805.89 is: 1,112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.49 : 1,980.81 = 805.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.49/1,980.81 = 805.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.49x = 1,980.81 × 805.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.49x = 1,596,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,314.97/1,435.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.03

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