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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.32, 2,019.52 and 800.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.32, 2,019.52 and 800.27 is: 1,104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.32 : 2,019.52 = 800.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.32/2,019.52 = 800.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.32x = 2,019.52 × 800.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.32x = 1,616,157.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,157.27/1,463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.45

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