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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.50, 2,023.78 and 845.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.50, 2,023.78 and 845.86 is: 1,167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.50 : 2,023.78 = 845.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.50/2,023.78 = 845.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.50x = 2,023.78 × 845.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.50x = 1,711,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,834.55/1,466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.29

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