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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.90, 2,022.92 and 802.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.90, 2,022.92 and 802.74 is: 1,107.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.90 : 2,022.92 = 802.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.90/2,022.92 = 802.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.90x = 2,022.92 × 802.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.90x = 1,623,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,874.79/1,465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.77

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