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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.23, 2,023.41 and 803.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.23, 2,023.41 and 803.08 is: 1,108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.23 : 2,023.41 = 803.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.23/2,023.41 = 803.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.23x = 2,023.41 × 803.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.23x = 1,624,960.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,960.10/1,466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.26

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