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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.55, 2,188.49 and 767.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.55, 2,188.49 and 767.19 is: 1,149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.55 : 2,188.49 = 767.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.55/2,188.49 = 767.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.55x = 2,188.49 × 767.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.55x = 1,678,983.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,983.81/1,460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.56

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