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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.17, 2,026.09 and 805.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.17, 2,026.09 and 805.10 is: 1,111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.17 : 2,026.09 = 805.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.17/2,026.09 = 805.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.17x = 2,026.09 × 805.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.17x = 1,631,195.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,195.93/1,468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.04

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