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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.87, 2,022.26 and 1,132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.87, 2,022.26 and 1,132.55 is: 1,563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.87 : 2,022.26 = 1,132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.87/2,022.26 = 1,132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.87x = 2,022.26 × 1,132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.87x = 2,290,294.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,294.79/1,464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.48

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