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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.69, 2,023.97 and 803.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.69, 2,023.97 and 803.52 is: 1,108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.69 : 2,023.97 = 803.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.69/2,023.97 = 803.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.69x = 2,023.97 × 803.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.69x = 1,626,296.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,296.36/1,466.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.82

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