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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.84, 2,199.12 and 425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.84, 2,199.12 and 425.81 is: 638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.84 : 2,199.12 = 425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.84/2,199.12 = 425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.84x = 2,199.12 × 425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.84x = 936,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,413.58/1,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.83

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