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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.59, 2,021.13 and 801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.59, 2,021.13 and 801.44 is: 1,105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.59 : 2,021.13 = 801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.59/2,021.13 = 801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.59x = 2,021.13 × 801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.59x = 1,619,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,814.43/1,464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.98

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