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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.19, 2,190.27 and 364.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.19, 2,190.27 and 364.57 is: 546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.19 : 2,190.27 = 364.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.19/2,190.27 = 364.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.19x = 2,190.27 × 364.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.19x = 798,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,502.63/1,460.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.85

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