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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.77, 2,026.97 and 805.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.77, 2,026.97 and 805.65 is: 1,111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.77 : 2,026.97 = 805.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.77/2,026.97 = 805.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.77x = 2,026.97 × 805.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.77x = 1,633,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,028.38/1,468.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.83

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