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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.83, 2,026.95 and 805.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.83, 2,026.95 and 805.68 is: 1,111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.83 : 2,026.95 = 805.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.83/2,026.95 = 805.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.83x = 2,026.95 × 805.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.83x = 1,633,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,073.08/1,468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.82

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