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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.23, 2,019.18 and 800.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.23, 2,019.18 and 800.04 is: 1,104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.23 : 2,019.18 = 800.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.23/2,019.18 = 800.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.23x = 2,019.18 × 800.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.23x = 1,615,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,424.77/1,463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.01

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