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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.80, 2,017.72 and 996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.80, 2,017.72 and 996.32 is: 1,375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.80 : 2,017.72 = 996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.80/2,017.72 = 996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.80x = 2,017.72 × 996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.80x = 2,010,294.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,294.79/1,461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.22

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