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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.67, 2,198.48 and 492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.67, 2,198.48 and 492.44 is: 738.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.67 : 2,198.48 = 492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.67/2,198.48 = 492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.67x = 2,198.48 × 492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.67x = 1,082,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,619.49/1,466.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.15

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