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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.86, 2,027.15 and 805.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.86, 2,027.15 and 805.84 is: 1,112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.86 : 2,027.15 = 805.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.86/2,027.15 = 805.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.86x = 2,027.15 × 805.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.86x = 1,633,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,552.54/1,468.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.13

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