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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.92, 2,023.02 and 836.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.92, 2,023.02 and 836.51 is: 1,154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.92 : 2,023.02 = 836.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.92/2,023.02 = 836.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.92x = 2,023.02 × 836.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.92x = 1,692,266.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,266.35/1,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.41

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