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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.11, 2,022.51 and 934.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.11, 2,022.51 and 934.71 is: 1,290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.11 : 2,022.51 = 934.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.11/2,022.51 = 934.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.11x = 2,022.51 × 934.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.11x = 1,890,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,450.21/1,465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.31

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