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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.45, 2,197.22 and 761.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.45, 2,197.22 and 761.21 is: 1,142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.45 : 2,197.22 = 761.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.45/2,197.22 = 761.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.45x = 2,197.22 × 761.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.45x = 1,672,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,547.52/1,464.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.10

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