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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.96, 2,202.90 and 1,214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.96, 2,202.90 and 1,214.52 is: 1,822.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.96 : 2,202.90 = 1,214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.96/2,202.90 = 1,214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.96x = 2,202.90 × 1,214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.96x = 2,675,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,466.11/1,467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.57

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