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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465, 2,198.22 and 600.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465, 2,198.22 and 600.04 is: 900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465 : 2,198.22 = 600.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465/2,198.22 = 600.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465x = 2,198.22 × 600.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465x = 1,319,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,019.93/1,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.35

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