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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.38, 2,026.49 and 805.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.38, 2,026.49 and 805.36 is: 1,111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.38 : 2,026.49 = 805.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.38/2,026.49 = 805.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.38x = 2,026.49 × 805.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.38x = 1,632,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,063.84/1,468.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.47

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