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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.44, 2,192.28 and 1,119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.44, 2,192.28 and 1,119.76 is: 1,677.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.44 : 2,192.28 = 1,119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.44/2,192.28 = 1,119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.44x = 2,192.28 × 1,119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.44x = 2,454,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,827.45/1,463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.44

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