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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.39, 2,202.96 and 1,082.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.39, 2,202.96 and 1,082.98 is: 1,624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.39 : 2,202.96 = 1,082.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.39/2,202.96 = 1,082.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.39x = 2,202.96 × 1,082.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.39x = 2,385,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,761.62/1,468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.75

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