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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.31, 2,026.17 and 805.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.31, 2,026.17 and 805.03 is: 1,110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.31 : 2,026.17 = 805.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.31/2,026.17 = 805.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.31x = 2,026.17 × 805.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.31x = 1,631,130.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,130.53/1,468.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.89

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