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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.82, 2,197.29 and 815.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.82, 2,197.29 and 815.06 is: 1,222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.82 : 2,197.29 = 815.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.82/2,197.29 = 815.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.82x = 2,197.29 × 815.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.82x = 1,790,923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,923.19/1,464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.62

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