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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.81, 2,024.24 and 837.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.81, 2,024.24 and 837.34 is: 1,155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.81 : 2,024.24 = 837.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.81/2,024.24 = 837.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.81x = 2,024.24 × 837.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.81x = 1,694,972.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,972.58/1,466.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.55

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