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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.09, 2,198.66 and 737.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.09, 2,198.66 and 737.19 is: 1,104.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.09 : 2,198.66 = 737.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.09/2,198.66 = 737.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.09x = 2,198.66 × 737.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.09x = 1,620,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,826.48/1,467.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.79

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