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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.59, 2,026.65 and 805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.59, 2,026.65 and 805.44 is: 1,111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.59 : 2,026.65 = 805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.59/2,026.65 = 805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.59x = 2,026.65 × 805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.59x = 1,632,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,344.98/1,468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.50

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