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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466, 2,023.12 and 845.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466, 2,023.12 and 845.04 is: 1,166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466 : 2,023.12 = 845.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466/2,023.12 = 845.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466x = 2,023.12 × 845.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466x = 1,709,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,617.32/1,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.18

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