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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.48, 2,026.48 and 805.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.48, 2,026.48 and 805.33 is: 1,111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.48 : 2,026.48 = 805.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.48/2,026.48 = 805.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.48x = 2,026.48 × 805.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.48x = 1,631,985.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,985.14/1,468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.34

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