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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.66, 2,022.56 and 802.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.66, 2,022.56 and 802.48 is: 1,107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.66 : 2,022.56 = 802.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.66/2,022.56 = 802.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.66x = 2,022.56 × 802.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.66x = 1,623,063.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,063.95/1,465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.39

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