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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.43, 2,019.48 and 800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.43, 2,019.48 and 800.28 is: 1,104.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.43 : 2,019.48 = 800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.43/2,019.48 = 800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.43x = 2,019.48 × 800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.43x = 1,616,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,149.45/1,463.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.36

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