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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.26, 2,023.38 and 803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.26, 2,023.38 and 803.14 is: 1,108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.26 : 2,023.38 = 803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.26/2,023.38 = 803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.26x = 2,023.38 × 803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.26x = 1,625,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,057.41/1,466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.30

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