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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.34, 2,194.35 and 1,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.34, 2,194.35 and 1,176.34 is: 1,762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.34 : 2,194.35 = 1,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.34/2,194.35 = 1,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.34x = 2,194.35 × 1,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.34x = 2,581,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,301.68/1,464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.77

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