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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.28, 2,023.68 and 1,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.28, 2,023.68 and 1,246.96 is: 1,719.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.28 : 2,023.68 = 1,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.28/2,023.68 = 1,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.28x = 2,023.68 × 1,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.28x = 2,523,448.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,448.01/1,467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.81

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