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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.83, 2,194.65 and 916.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.83, 2,194.65 and 916.65 is: 1,372.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.83 : 2,194.65 = 916.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.83/2,194.65 = 916.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.83x = 2,194.65 × 916.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.83x = 2,011,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,725.92/1,465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.41

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