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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.74, 2,199.42 and 600.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.74, 2,199.42 and 600.66 is: 901.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.74 : 2,199.42 = 600.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.74/2,199.42 = 600.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.74x = 2,199.42 × 600.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.74x = 1,321,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,103.62/1,465.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.32

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