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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.60, 2,022.42 and 906.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.60, 2,022.42 and 906.10 is: 1,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.60 : 2,022.42 = 906.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.60/2,022.42 = 906.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.60x = 2,022.42 × 906.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.60x = 1,832,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,514.76/1,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.35

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