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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.81, 2,194.02 and 731.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.81, 2,194.02 and 731.79 is: 1,098.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.81 : 2,194.02 = 731.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.81/2,194.02 = 731.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.81x = 2,194.02 × 731.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.81x = 1,605,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,561.90/1,461.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.34

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