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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.44, 2,022.72 and 844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.44, 2,022.72 and 844.32 is: 1,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.44 : 2,022.72 = 844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.44/2,022.72 = 844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.44x = 2,022.72 × 844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.44x = 1,707,822.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,822.95/1,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.40

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