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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.91, 2,020.14 and 1,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.91, 2,020.14 and 1,171.26 is: 1,612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.91 : 2,020.14 = 1,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.91/2,020.14 = 1,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.91x = 2,020.14 × 1,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.91x = 2,366,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,109.18/1,466.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.99

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