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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.26, 2,016.20 and 1,181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.26, 2,016.20 and 1,181.62 is: 1,629.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.26 : 2,016.20 = 1,181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.26/2,016.20 = 1,181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.26x = 2,016.20 × 1,181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.26x = 2,382,382.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,382.24/1,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.25

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