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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.03, 2,021.79 and 801.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.03, 2,021.79 and 801.88 is: 1,106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.03 : 2,021.79 = 801.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.03/2,021.79 = 801.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.03x = 2,021.79 × 801.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.03x = 1,621,242.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,242.29/1,465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.63

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