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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.44, 2,022.19 and 802.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.44, 2,022.19 and 802.15 is: 1,106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.44 : 2,022.19 = 802.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.44/2,022.19 = 802.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.44x = 2,022.19 × 802.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.44x = 1,622,099.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,099.71/1,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.90

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