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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.98, 2,027.20 and 805.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.98, 2,027.20 and 805.82 is: 1,112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.98 : 2,027.20 = 805.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.98/2,027.20 = 805.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.98x = 2,027.20 × 805.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.98x = 1,633,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,561.36/1,468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.04

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