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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.70, 2,201.90 and 646.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.70, 2,201.90 and 646.04 is: 969.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.70 : 2,201.90 = 646.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.70/2,201.90 = 646.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.70x = 2,201.90 × 646.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.70x = 1,422,517.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,517.75/1,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.22

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