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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.14, 2,021.58 and 905.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.14, 2,021.58 and 905.43 is: 1,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.14 : 2,021.58 = 905.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.14/2,021.58 = 905.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.14x = 2,021.58 × 905.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.14x = 1,830,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,399.18/1,465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.30

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