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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.06, 2,199.46 and 1,209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.06, 2,199.46 and 1,209.02 is: 1,813.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.06 : 2,199.46 = 1,209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.06/2,199.46 = 1,209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.06x = 2,199.46 × 1,209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.06x = 2,659,191.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,191.13/1,466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.84

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