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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.46, 2,198.37 and 1,157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.46, 2,198.37 and 1,157.33 is: 1,737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.46 : 2,198.37 = 1,157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.46/2,198.37 = 1,157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.46x = 2,198.37 × 1,157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.46x = 2,544,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,239.55/1,464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.32

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