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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.38, 2,193.48 and 915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.38, 2,193.48 and 915.12 is: 1,369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.38 : 2,193.48 = 915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.38/2,193.48 = 915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.38x = 2,193.48 × 915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.38x = 2,007,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,297.42/1,465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.81

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