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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.52, 2,198.60 and 849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.52, 2,198.60 and 849.52 is: 1,273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.52 : 2,198.60 = 849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.52/2,198.60 = 849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.52x = 2,198.60 × 849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.52x = 1,867,754.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,754.67/1,466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.60

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