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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.54, 2,197.20 and 1,262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.54, 2,197.20 and 1,262.50 is: 1,892.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.54 : 2,197.20 = 1,262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.54/2,197.20 = 1,262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.54x = 2,197.20 × 1,262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.54x = 2,773,965
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,965/1,465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.79

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