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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.30, 2,199.12 and 426.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.30, 2,199.12 and 426.29 is: 639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.30 : 2,199.12 = 426.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.30/2,199.12 = 426.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.30x = 2,199.12 × 426.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.30x = 937,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,462.86/1,466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.34

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