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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.67, 2,190.98 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.67, 2,190.98 and 365.02 is: 547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.67 : 2,190.98 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.67/2,190.98 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.67x = 2,190.98 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.67x = 799,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,751.52/1,460.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.52

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