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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.22, 2,023.41 and 803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.22, 2,023.41 and 803.10 is: 1,108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.22 : 2,023.41 = 803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.22/2,023.41 = 803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.22x = 2,023.41 × 803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.22x = 1,625,000.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,000.57/1,466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.29

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