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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.48, 2,022.39 and 835.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.48, 2,022.39 and 835.94 is: 1,153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.48 : 2,022.39 = 835.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.48/2,022.39 = 835.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.48x = 2,022.39 × 835.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.48x = 1,690,596.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,596.70/1,465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.61

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