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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.94, 2,027.18 and 805.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.94, 2,027.18 and 805.83 is: 1,112.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.94 : 2,027.18 = 805.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.94/2,027.18 = 805.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.94x = 2,027.18 × 805.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.94x = 1,633,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,563.74/1,468.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.07

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