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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.99, 2,020.27 and 800.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.99, 2,020.27 and 800.84 is: 1,105.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.99 : 2,020.27 = 800.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.99/2,020.27 = 800.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.99x = 2,020.27 × 800.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.99x = 1,617,907.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,907.45/1,463.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.14

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