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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.20, 2,019.66 and 843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.20, 2,019.66 and 843.20 is: 1,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.20 : 2,019.66 = 843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.20/2,019.66 = 843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.20x = 2,019.66 × 843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.20x = 1,702,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,977.31/1,464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.08

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