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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.04, 2,023.56 and 1,206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.04, 2,023.56 and 1,206.16 is: 1,665.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.04 : 2,023.56 = 1,206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.04/2,023.56 = 1,206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.04x = 2,023.56 × 1,206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.04x = 2,440,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,737.13/1,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.99

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