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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.63, 2,021.16 and 801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.63, 2,021.16 and 801.48 is: 1,106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.63 : 2,021.16 = 801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.63/2,021.16 = 801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.63x = 2,021.16 × 801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.63x = 1,619,919.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,919.32/1,464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.03

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