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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.76, 2,198.70 and 601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.76, 2,198.70 and 601.68 is: 901.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.76 : 2,198.70 = 601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.76/2,198.70 = 601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.76x = 2,198.70 × 601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.76x = 1,322,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,913.82/1,466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.93

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