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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.71, 2,194.26 and 916.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.71, 2,194.26 and 916.23 is: 1,371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.71 : 2,194.26 = 916.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.71/2,194.26 = 916.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.71x = 2,194.26 × 916.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.71x = 2,010,446.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,446.84/1,465.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.65

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