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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.52, 2,023.82 and 803.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.52, 2,023.82 and 803.42 is: 1,108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.52 : 2,023.82 = 803.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.52/2,023.82 = 803.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.52x = 2,023.82 × 803.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.52x = 1,625,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,977.46/1,466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.73

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