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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.62, 2,020.22 and 834.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.62, 2,020.22 and 834.48 is: 1,151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.62 : 2,020.22 = 834.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.62/2,020.22 = 834.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.62x = 2,020.22 × 834.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.62x = 1,685,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,834.06/1,463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.83

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