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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.40, 2,021.34 and 1,117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.40, 2,021.34 and 1,117.48 is: 1,539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.40 : 2,021.34 = 1,117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.40/2,021.34 = 1,117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.40x = 2,021.34 × 1,117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.40x = 2,258,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,807.02/1,467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.33

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