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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.13, 2,017.63 and 1,022.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.13, 2,017.63 and 1,022.27 is: 1,407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.13 : 2,017.63 = 1,022.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.13/2,017.63 = 1,022.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.13x = 2,017.63 × 1,022.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.13x = 2,062,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,549.98/1,465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.76

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