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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.99, 2,023.14 and 836.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.99, 2,023.14 and 836.71 is: 1,154.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.99 : 2,023.14 = 836.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.99/2,023.14 = 836.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.99x = 2,023.14 × 836.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.99x = 1,692,781.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,781.47/1,465.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.70

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