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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.86, 2,026.90 and 805.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.86, 2,026.90 and 805.71 is: 1,111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.86 : 2,026.90 = 805.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.86/2,026.90 = 805.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.86x = 2,026.90 × 805.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.86x = 1,633,093.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,093.60/1,468.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.81

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