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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.94, 2,022.84 and 836.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.94, 2,022.84 and 836.42 is: 1,154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.94 : 2,022.84 = 836.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.94/2,022.84 = 836.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.94x = 2,022.84 × 836.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.94x = 1,691,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,933.72/1,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.17

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