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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.97, 2,201.43 and 1,056.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.97, 2,201.43 and 1,056.28 is: 1,582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.97 : 2,201.43 = 1,056.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.97/2,201.43 = 1,056.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.97x = 2,201.43 × 1,056.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.97x = 2,325,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,326.48/1,468.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.96

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