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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.72, 2,019.95 and 800.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.72, 2,019.95 and 800.62 is: 1,104.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.72 : 2,019.95 = 800.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.72/2,019.95 = 800.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.72x = 2,019.95 × 800.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.72x = 1,617,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,212.37/1,463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.86

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