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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.60, 2,197.26 and 1,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.60, 2,197.26 and 1,032.60 is: 1,549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.60 : 2,197.26 = 1,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.60/2,197.26 = 1,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.60x = 2,197.26 × 1,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.60x = 2,268,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,890.68/1,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.15

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