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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.98, 2,021.67 and 801.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.98, 2,021.67 and 801.86 is: 1,106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.98 : 2,021.67 = 801.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.98/2,021.67 = 801.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.98x = 2,021.67 × 801.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.98x = 1,621,086.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,086.20/1,464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.56

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