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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.05, 2,021.74 and 801.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.05, 2,021.74 and 801.93 is: 1,106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.05 : 2,021.74 = 801.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.05/2,021.74 = 801.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.05x = 2,021.74 × 801.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.05x = 1,621,293.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,293.96/1,465.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.65

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