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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.33, 2,019.34 and 800.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.33, 2,019.34 and 800.21 is: 1,104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.33 : 2,019.34 = 800.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.33/2,019.34 = 800.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.33x = 2,019.34 × 800.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.33x = 1,615,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,896.06/1,463.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.26

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