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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.12, 2,191.68 and 1,094.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.12, 2,191.68 and 1,094.70 is: 1,637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.12 : 2,191.68 = 1,094.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.12/2,191.68 = 1,094.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.12x = 2,191.68 × 1,094.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.12x = 2,399,232.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,232.10/1,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.57

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