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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.84, 2,021.46 and 801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.84, 2,021.46 and 801.69 is: 1,106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.84 : 2,021.46 = 801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.84/2,021.46 = 801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.84x = 2,021.46 × 801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.84x = 1,620,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,584.27/1,464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.32

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