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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.70, 2,026.83 and 805.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.70, 2,026.83 and 805.54 is: 1,111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.70 : 2,026.83 = 805.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.70/2,026.83 = 805.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.70x = 2,026.83 × 805.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.70x = 1,632,689.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,689.86/1,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.66

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