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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.19, 2,187.72 and 911.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.19, 2,187.72 and 911.55 is: 1,365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.19 : 2,187.72 = 911.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.19/2,187.72 = 911.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.19x = 2,187.72 × 911.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.19x = 1,994,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,216.17/1,460.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.72

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