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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.97, 2,198.16 and 1,004.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.97, 2,198.16 and 1,004.27 is: 1,505.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.97 : 2,198.16 = 1,004.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.97/2,198.16 = 1,004.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.97x = 2,198.16 × 1,004.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.97x = 2,207,556.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,556.52/1,465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.86

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