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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.53, 2,192.49 and 915.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.53, 2,192.49 and 915.05 is: 1,369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.53 : 2,192.49 = 915.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.53/2,192.49 = 915.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.53x = 2,192.49 × 915.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.53x = 2,006,243.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,243.46/1,464.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.89

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