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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.62, 2,026.71 and 805.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.62, 2,026.71 and 805.48 is: 1,111.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.62 : 2,026.71 = 805.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.62/2,026.71 = 805.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.62x = 2,026.71 × 805.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.62x = 1,632,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,470.34/1,468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.57

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