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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.30, 2,023.47 and 837.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.30, 2,023.47 and 837.19 is: 1,155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.30 : 2,023.47 = 837.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.30/2,023.47 = 837.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.30x = 2,023.47 × 837.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.30x = 1,694,031.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,031.62/1,466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.31

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