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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.52, 2,015.64 and 1,302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.52, 2,015.64 and 1,302.22 is: 1,795.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.52 : 2,015.64 = 1,302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.52/2,015.64 = 1,302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.52x = 2,015.64 × 1,302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.52x = 2,624,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,806.72/1,461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.94

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