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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.58, 2,026.67 and 805.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.58, 2,026.67 and 805.43 is: 1,111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.58 : 2,026.67 = 805.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.58/2,026.67 = 805.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.58x = 2,026.67 × 805.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.58x = 1,632,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,341.86/1,468.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.51

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