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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.23, 2,023.40 and 803.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.23, 2,023.40 and 803.11 is: 1,108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.23 : 2,023.40 = 803.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.23/2,023.40 = 803.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.23x = 2,023.40 × 803.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.23x = 1,624,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,998.64/1,466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.29

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