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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.13, 2,021.88 and 1,092.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.13, 2,021.88 and 1,092.44 is: 1,507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.13 : 2,021.88 = 1,092.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.13/2,021.88 = 1,092.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.13x = 2,021.88 × 1,092.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.13x = 2,208,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,772.48/1,465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.57

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