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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.69, 2,019.93 and 800.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.69, 2,019.93 and 800.57 is: 1,104.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.69 : 2,019.93 = 800.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.69/2,019.93 = 800.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.69x = 2,019.93 × 800.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.69x = 1,617,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,095.36/1,463.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.81

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