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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.63, 2,023.22 and 1,151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.63, 2,023.22 and 1,151.66 is: 1,587.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.63 : 2,023.22 = 1,151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.63/2,023.22 = 1,151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.63x = 2,023.22 × 1,151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.63x = 2,330,045.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,045.67/1,467.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.62

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