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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.32, 2,204.78 and 1,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.32, 2,204.78 and 1,292.12 is: 1,945.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.32 : 2,204.78 = 1,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.32/2,204.78 = 1,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.32x = 2,204.78 × 1,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.32x = 2,848,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,840.33/1,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.50

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