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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.55, 2,197.91 and 1,118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.55, 2,197.91 and 1,118.61 is: 1,676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.55 : 2,197.91 = 1,118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.55/2,197.91 = 1,118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.55x = 2,197.91 × 1,118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.55x = 2,458,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,587.52/1,466.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.45

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