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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.10, 2,198.70 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.10, 2,198.70 and 426.02 is: 638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.10 : 2,198.70 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.10/2,198.70 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.10x = 2,198.70 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.10x = 936,690.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,690.17/1,466.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.90

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