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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.18, 2,198.93 and 425.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.18, 2,198.93 and 425.95 is: 638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.18 : 2,198.93 = 425.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.18/2,198.93 = 425.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.18x = 2,198.93 × 425.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.18x = 936,641.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,641.37/1,466.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.83

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