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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.26, 2,187.03 and 1,325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.26, 2,187.03 and 1,325.22 is: 1,979.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.26 : 2,187.03 = 1,325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.26/2,187.03 = 1,325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.26x = 2,187.03 × 1,325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.26x = 2,898,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,292.66/1,464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.36

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