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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.46, 2,026.43 and 805.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.46, 2,026.43 and 805.30 is: 1,111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.46 : 2,026.43 = 805.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.46/2,026.43 = 805.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.46x = 2,026.43 × 805.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.46x = 1,631,878.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,878.01/1,468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.28

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