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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.36, 2,192.52 and 969.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.36, 2,192.52 and 969.46 is: 1,452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.36 : 2,192.52 = 969.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.36/2,192.52 = 969.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.36x = 2,192.52 × 969.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.36x = 2,125,560.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,560.44/1,463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.52

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