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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.54, 2,019.74 and 800.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.54, 2,019.74 and 800.42 is: 1,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.54 : 2,019.74 = 800.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.54/2,019.74 = 800.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.54x = 2,019.74 × 800.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.54x = 1,616,626.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,626.19/1,463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.60

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