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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.91, 2,023.38 and 1,113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.91, 2,023.38 and 1,113.75 is: 1,536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.91 : 2,023.38 = 1,113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.91/2,023.38 = 1,113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.91x = 2,023.38 × 1,113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.91x = 2,253,539.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,539.48/1,466.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.25

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