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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.63, 2,026.52 and 805.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.63, 2,026.52 and 805.31 is: 1,111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.63 : 2,026.52 = 805.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.63/2,026.52 = 805.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.63x = 2,026.52 × 805.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.63x = 1,631,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,962.66/1,468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.22

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