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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.75, 2,022.84 and 967.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.75, 2,022.84 and 967.52 is: 1,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.75 : 2,022.84 = 967.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.75/2,022.84 = 967.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.75x = 2,022.84 × 967.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.75x = 1,957,143.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,143.21/1,465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.25

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