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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.28, 2,023.17 and 994.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.28, 2,023.17 and 994.55 is: 1,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.28 : 2,023.17 = 994.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.28/2,023.17 = 994.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.28x = 2,023.17 × 994.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.28x = 2,012,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,133.61/1,466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.27

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