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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.07, 2,199.14 and 426.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.07, 2,199.14 and 426.15 is: 639.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.07 : 2,199.14 = 426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.07/2,199.14 = 426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.07x = 2,199.14 × 426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.07x = 937,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,161.38/1,466.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.23

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