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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.38, 2,019.47 and 800.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.38, 2,019.47 and 800.23 is: 1,104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.38 : 2,019.47 = 800.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.38/2,019.47 = 800.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.38x = 2,019.47 × 800.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.38x = 1,616,038.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,038.59/1,463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.32

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