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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.15, 2,021.54 and 905.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.15, 2,021.54 and 905.64 is: 1,249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.15 : 2,021.54 = 905.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.15/2,021.54 = 905.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.15x = 2,021.54 × 905.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.15x = 1,830,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,777.38/1,465.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.55

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