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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.64, 2,023.93 and 837.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.64, 2,023.93 and 837.13 is: 1,155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.64 : 2,023.93 = 837.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.64/2,023.93 = 837.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.64x = 2,023.93 × 837.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.64x = 1,694,292.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,292.52/1,466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.22

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