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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.43, 2,194.40 and 1,273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.43, 2,194.40 and 1,273.70 is: 1,906.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.43 : 2,194.40 = 1,273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.43/2,194.40 = 1,273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.43x = 2,194.40 × 1,273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.43x = 2,795,011.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,011.57/1,466.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.00

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