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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.28, 2,023.52 and 836.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.28, 2,023.52 and 836.91 is: 1,154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.28 : 2,023.52 = 836.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.28/2,023.52 = 836.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.28x = 2,023.52 × 836.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.28x = 1,693,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,504.12/1,466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.97

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