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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.08, 2,191.72 and 813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.08, 2,191.72 and 813.20 is: 1,217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.08 : 2,191.72 = 813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.08/2,191.72 = 813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.08x = 2,191.72 × 813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.08x = 1,782,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,306.70/1,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.36

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