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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.78, 2,196.36 and 695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.78, 2,196.36 and 695.28 is: 1,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.78 : 2,196.36 = 695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.78/2,196.36 = 695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.78x = 2,196.36 × 695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.78x = 1,527,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,085.18/1,464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.54

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