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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.74, 2,200.92 and 601.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.74, 2,200.92 and 601.66 is: 902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.74 : 2,200.92 = 601.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.74/2,200.92 = 601.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.74x = 2,200.92 × 601.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.74x = 1,324,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,205.53/1,466.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.82

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