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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.25, 2,023.43 and 845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.25, 2,023.43 and 845.25 is: 1,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.25 : 2,023.43 = 845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.25/2,023.43 = 845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.25x = 2,023.43 × 845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.25x = 1,710,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,299.98/1,466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.45

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