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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.07, 2,189.16 and 766.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.07, 2,189.16 and 766.89 is: 1,149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.07 : 2,189.16 = 766.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.07/2,189.16 = 766.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.07x = 2,189.16 × 766.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.07x = 1,678,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,844.91/1,460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.84

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