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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.53, 2,198.10 and 735.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.53, 2,198.10 and 735.83 is: 1,102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.53 : 2,198.10 = 735.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.53/2,198.10 = 735.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.53x = 2,198.10 × 735.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.53x = 1,617,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,427.92/1,467.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.14

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