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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.72, 2,026.82 and 805.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.72, 2,026.82 and 805.55 is: 1,111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.72 : 2,026.82 = 805.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.72/2,026.82 = 805.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.72x = 2,026.82 × 805.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.72x = 1,632,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,690.69/1,468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.64

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