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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.97, 2,021.69 and 801.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.97, 2,021.69 and 801.85 is: 1,106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.97 : 2,021.69 = 801.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.97/2,021.69 = 801.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.97x = 2,021.69 × 801.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.97x = 1,621,092.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,092.13/1,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.57

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