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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.04, 2,190.07 and 535.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.04, 2,190.07 and 535.61 is: 803.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.04 : 2,190.07 = 535.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.04/2,190.07 = 535.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.04x = 2,190.07 × 535.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.04x = 1,173,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,029.54/1,460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.42

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