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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.98, 2,023.06 and 802.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.98, 2,023.06 and 802.86 is: 1,107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.98 : 2,023.06 = 802.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.98/2,023.06 = 802.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.98x = 2,023.06 × 802.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.98x = 1,624,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,233.95/1,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.95

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