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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.83, 2,020.08 and 800.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.83, 2,020.08 and 800.68 is: 1,104.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.83 : 2,020.08 = 800.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.83/2,020.08 = 800.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.83x = 2,020.08 × 800.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.83x = 1,617,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,437.65/1,463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.94

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