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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.31, 2,026.27 and 805.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.31, 2,026.27 and 805.21 is: 1,111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.31 : 2,026.27 = 805.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.31/2,026.27 = 805.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.31x = 2,026.27 × 805.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.31x = 1,631,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,572.87/1,468.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.19

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