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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.94, 2,024.32 and 803.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.94, 2,024.32 and 803.77 is: 1,109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.94 : 2,024.32 = 803.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.94/2,024.32 = 803.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.94x = 2,024.32 × 803.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.94x = 1,627,087.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,087.69/1,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.17

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