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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.07, 2,021.78 and 801.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.07, 2,021.78 and 801.91 is: 1,106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.07 : 2,021.78 = 801.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.07/2,021.78 = 801.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.07x = 2,021.78 × 801.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.07x = 1,621,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,271.48/1,465.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.62

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