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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.69, 2,198.88 and 910.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.69, 2,198.88 and 910.21 is: 1,366.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.69 : 2,198.88 = 910.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.69/2,198.88 = 910.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.69x = 2,198.88 × 910.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.69x = 2,001,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,442.56/1,464.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.46

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