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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.59, 2,023.90 and 803.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.59, 2,023.90 and 803.45 is: 1,108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.59 : 2,023.90 = 803.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.59/2,023.90 = 803.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.59x = 2,023.90 × 803.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.59x = 1,626,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,092.34/1,466.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.76

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