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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.49, 2,022.30 and 802.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.49, 2,022.30 and 802.22 is: 1,107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.49 : 2,022.30 = 802.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.49/2,022.30 = 802.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.49x = 2,022.30 × 802.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.49x = 1,622,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,329.89/1,465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.02

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