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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.44, 2,026.47 and 805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.44, 2,026.47 and 805.32 is: 1,111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.44 : 2,026.47 = 805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.44/2,026.47 = 805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.44x = 2,026.47 × 805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.44x = 1,631,949.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,949.61/1,468.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.35

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