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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.42, 2,199.96 and 1,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.42, 2,199.96 and 1,004.04 is: 1,505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.42 : 2,199.96 = 1,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.42/2,199.96 = 1,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.42x = 2,199.96 × 1,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.42x = 2,208,847.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,847.84/1,467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.26

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