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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.96, 2,193.12 and 976.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.96, 2,193.12 and 976.80 is: 1,462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.96 : 2,193.12 = 976.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.96/2,193.12 = 976.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.96x = 2,193.12 × 976.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.96x = 2,142,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,239.62/1,464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.32

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