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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.76, 2,026.94 and 805.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.76, 2,026.94 and 805.64 is: 1,111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.76 : 2,026.94 = 805.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.76/2,026.94 = 805.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.76x = 2,026.94 × 805.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.76x = 1,632,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,969.78/1,468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.81

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