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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.11, 2,025.98 and 795.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.11, 2,025.98 and 795.91 is: 1,098.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.11 : 2,025.98 = 795.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.11/2,025.98 = 795.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.11x = 2,025.98 × 795.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.11x = 1,612,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,493.76/1,468.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.35

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