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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.44, 2,200.62 and 697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.44, 2,200.62 and 697 is: 1,045.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.44 : 2,200.62 = 697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.44/2,200.62 = 697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.44x = 2,200.62 × 697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.44x = 1,533,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,832.14/1,466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.96

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