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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.28, 2,019.20 and 800.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.28, 2,019.20 and 800.13 is: 1,104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.28 : 2,019.20 = 800.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.28/2,019.20 = 800.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.28x = 2,019.20 × 800.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.28x = 1,615,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,622.50/1,463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.11

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