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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.38, 2,022.03 and 942.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.38, 2,022.03 and 942.12 is: 1,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.38 : 2,022.03 = 942.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.38/2,022.03 = 942.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.38x = 2,022.03 × 942.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.38x = 1,904,994.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,994.90/1,465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.00

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