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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.48, 2,200.08 and 601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.48, 2,200.08 and 601.04 is: 901.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.48 : 2,200.08 = 601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.48/2,200.08 = 601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.48x = 2,200.08 × 601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.48x = 1,322,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,336.08/1,466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.71

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