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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.26, 2,021.94 and 1,133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.26, 2,021.94 and 1,133.16 is: 1,563.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.26 : 2,021.94 = 1,133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.26/2,021.94 = 1,133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.26x = 2,021.94 × 1,133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.26x = 2,291,181.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,181.53/1,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.67

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