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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.19, 2,020.64 and 801.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.19, 2,020.64 and 801.05 is: 1,105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.19 : 2,020.64 = 801.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.19/2,020.64 = 801.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.19x = 2,020.64 × 801.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.19x = 1,618,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,621.46/1,464.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.47

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