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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.19, 2,197.80 and 978.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.19, 2,197.80 and 978.35 is: 1,470.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.19 : 2,197.80 = 978.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.19/2,197.80 = 978.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.19x = 2,197.80 × 978.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.19x = 2,150,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,206.64/1,462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.54

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