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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.01, 2,021.72 and 801.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.01, 2,021.72 and 801.87 is: 1,106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.01 : 2,021.72 = 801.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.01/2,021.72 = 801.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.01x = 2,021.72 × 801.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.01x = 1,621,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,156.62/1,465.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.58

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