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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.21, 2,185.62 and 765.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.21, 2,185.62 and 765.91 is: 1,146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.21 : 2,185.62 = 765.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.21/2,185.62 = 765.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.21x = 2,185.62 × 765.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.21x = 1,673,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,975.78/1,460.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.39

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