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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.94, 2,021.40 and 801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.94, 2,021.40 and 801.70 is: 1,106.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.94 : 2,021.40 = 801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.94/2,021.40 = 801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.94x = 2,021.40 × 801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.94x = 1,620,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,556.38/1,464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.23

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