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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.46, 2,020.92 and 801.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.46, 2,020.92 and 801.31 is: 1,105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.46 : 2,020.92 = 801.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.46/2,020.92 = 801.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.46x = 2,020.92 × 801.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.46x = 1,619,383.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,383.41/1,464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.79

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