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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.92, 2,023.94 and 837.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.92, 2,023.94 and 837.32 is: 1,155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.92 : 2,023.94 = 837.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.92/2,023.94 = 837.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.92x = 2,023.94 × 837.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.92x = 1,694,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,685.44/1,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.27

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