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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.76, 2,199.16 and 808.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.76, 2,199.16 and 808.95 is: 1,212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.76 : 2,199.16 = 808.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.76/2,199.16 = 808.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.76x = 2,199.16 × 808.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.76x = 1,779,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,010.48/1,466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.88

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