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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.20, 2,195.70 and 977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.20, 2,195.70 and 977.40 is: 1,467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.20 : 2,195.70 = 977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.20/2,195.70 = 977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.20x = 2,195.70 × 977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.20x = 2,146,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,077.18/1,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.70

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