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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.54, 2,199.40 and 1,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.54, 2,199.40 and 1,119.60 is: 1,677.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.54 : 2,199.40 = 1,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.54/2,199.40 = 1,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.54x = 2,199.40 × 1,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.54x = 2,462,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,448.24/1,467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.94

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