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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.51, 2,020.98 and 801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.51, 2,020.98 and 801.32 is: 1,105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.51 : 2,020.98 = 801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.51/2,020.98 = 801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.51x = 2,020.98 × 801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.51x = 1,619,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,441.59/1,464.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.79

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