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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.37, 2,022.25 and 802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.37, 2,022.25 and 802.24 is: 1,107.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.37 : 2,022.25 = 802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.37/2,022.25 = 802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.37x = 2,022.25 × 802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.37x = 1,622,336.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,336.20/1,465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.12

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