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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.46, 2,019.58 and 800.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.46, 2,019.58 and 800.33 is: 1,104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.46 : 2,019.58 = 800.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.46/2,019.58 = 800.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.46x = 2,019.58 × 800.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.46x = 1,616,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,318.36/1,463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.45

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