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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.76, 2,200.26 and 735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.76, 2,200.26 and 735.96 is: 1,104.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.76 : 2,200.26 = 735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.76/2,200.26 = 735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.76x = 2,200.26 × 735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.76x = 1,619,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,303.35/1,466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.00

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