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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.01, 2,196.60 and 1,159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.01, 2,196.60 and 1,159.48 is: 1,736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.01 : 2,196.60 = 1,159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.01/2,196.60 = 1,159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.01x = 2,196.60 × 1,159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.01x = 2,546,913.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,913.77/1,467.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.13

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