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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.16, 2,190.24 and 969.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.16, 2,190.24 and 969.71 is: 1,454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.16 : 2,190.24 = 969.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.16/2,190.24 = 969.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.16x = 2,190.24 × 969.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.16x = 2,123,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,886.68/1,460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.56

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