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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.47, 2,022.27 and 802.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.47, 2,022.27 and 802.35 is: 1,107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.47 : 2,022.27 = 802.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.47/2,022.27 = 802.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.47x = 2,022.27 × 802.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.47x = 1,622,568.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,568.33/1,465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.20

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