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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.91, 2,024.33 and 803.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.91, 2,024.33 and 803.78 is: 1,109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.91 : 2,024.33 = 803.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.91/2,024.33 = 803.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.91x = 2,024.33 × 803.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.91x = 1,627,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,125.33/1,466.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.22

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