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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.52, 2,026.58 and 805.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.52, 2,026.58 and 805.33 is: 1,111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.52 : 2,026.58 = 805.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.52/2,026.58 = 805.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.52x = 2,026.58 × 805.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.52x = 1,632,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,065.67/1,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.37

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