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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.73, 2,018.20 and 865.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.73, 2,018.20 and 865.23 is: 1,193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.73 : 2,018.20 = 865.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.73/2,018.20 = 865.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.73x = 2,018.20 × 865.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.73x = 1,746,207.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,207.19/1,462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.80

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