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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.44, 2,020.97 and 835.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.44, 2,020.97 and 835.06 is: 1,152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.44 : 2,020.97 = 835.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.44/2,020.97 = 835.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.44x = 2,020.97 × 835.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.44x = 1,687,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,621.10/1,464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.40

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