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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.38, 2,020.82 and 801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.38, 2,020.82 and 801.20 is: 1,105.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.38 : 2,020.82 = 801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.38/2,020.82 = 801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.38x = 2,020.82 × 801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.38x = 1,619,066.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,066.87/1,464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.64

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