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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.41, 2,024.99 and 804.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.41, 2,024.99 and 804.29 is: 1,109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.41 : 2,024.99 = 804.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.41/2,024.99 = 804.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.41x = 2,024.99 × 804.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.41x = 1,628,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,679.21/1,467.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.90

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