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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.64, 2,200.94 and 427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.64, 2,200.94 and 427.36 is: 640.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.64 : 2,200.94 = 427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.64/2,200.94 = 427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.64x = 2,200.94 × 427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.64x = 940,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,591.81/1,467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.89

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