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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.13, 2,202.26 and 737.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.13, 2,202.26 and 737.51 is: 1,106.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.13 : 2,202.26 = 737.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.13/2,202.26 = 737.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.13x = 2,202.26 × 737.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.13x = 1,624,174.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,174.07/1,468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.29

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