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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.12, 2,022.81 and 1,307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.12, 2,022.81 and 1,307.48 is: 1,805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.12 : 2,022.81 = 1,307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.12/2,022.81 = 1,307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.12x = 2,022.81 × 1,307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.12x = 2,644,783.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,783.62/1,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.17

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