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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.71, 2,026.85 and 805.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.71, 2,026.85 and 805.59 is: 1,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.71 : 2,026.85 = 805.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.71/2,026.85 = 805.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.71x = 2,026.85 × 805.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.71x = 1,632,806.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,806.06/1,468.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.73

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