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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.33, 2,022.18 and 905.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.33, 2,022.18 and 905.78 is: 1,250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.33 : 2,022.18 = 905.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.33/2,022.18 = 905.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.33x = 2,022.18 × 905.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.33x = 1,831,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,653.13/1,465.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.00

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