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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.22, 2,022.08 and 802.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.22, 2,022.08 and 802.13 is: 1,106.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.22 : 2,022.08 = 802.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.22/2,022.08 = 802.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.22x = 2,022.08 × 802.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.22x = 1,621,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,956.91/1,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.97

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