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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.47, 2,023.77 and 803.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.47, 2,023.77 and 803.32 is: 1,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.47 : 2,023.77 = 803.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.47/2,023.77 = 803.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.47x = 2,023.77 × 803.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.47x = 1,625,734.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,734.92/1,466.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.60

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