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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.51, 2,203.11 and 646.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.51, 2,203.11 and 646.85 is: 970.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.51 : 2,203.11 = 646.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.51/2,203.11 = 646.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.51x = 2,203.11 × 646.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.51x = 1,425,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,087.21/1,468.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.43

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