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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.32, 2,189.76 and 535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.32, 2,189.76 and 535.24 is: 802.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.32 : 2,189.76 = 535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.32/2,189.76 = 535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.32x = 2,189.76 × 535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.32x = 1,172,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,047.14/1,460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.60

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