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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.66, 2,196.99 and 684.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.66, 2,196.99 and 684.41 is: 1,026.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.66 : 2,196.99 = 684.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.66/2,196.99 = 684.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.66x = 2,196.99 × 684.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.66x = 1,503,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,630.94/1,464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.61

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