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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.26, 2,198.10 and 946.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.26, 2,198.10 and 946.70 is: 1,418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.26 : 2,198.10 = 946.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.26/2,198.10 = 946.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.26x = 2,198.10 × 946.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.26x = 2,080,941.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,941.27/1,467.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.25

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