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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464, 2,020.26 and 800.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464, 2,020.26 and 800.88 is: 1,105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464 : 2,020.26 = 800.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464/2,020.26 = 800.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464x = 2,020.26 × 800.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464x = 1,617,985.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,985.83/1,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.18

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