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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.54, 2,026.54 and 805.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.54, 2,026.54 and 805.38 is: 1,111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.54 : 2,026.54 = 805.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.54/2,026.54 = 805.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.54x = 2,026.54 × 805.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.54x = 1,632,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,128.19/1,468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.39

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