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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.35, 2,020.71 and 801.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.35, 2,020.71 and 801.19 is: 1,105.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.35 : 2,020.71 = 801.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.35/2,020.71 = 801.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.35x = 2,020.71 × 801.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.35x = 1,618,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,958.54/1,464.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.59

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