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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.05, 2,199.42 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.05, 2,199.42 and 426.08 is: 639.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.05 : 2,199.42 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.05/2,199.42 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.05x = 2,199.42 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.05x = 937,128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,128.87/1,466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.22

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