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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.06, 2,193.06 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.06, 2,193.06 and 366.44 is: 549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.06 : 2,193.06 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.06/2,193.06 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.06x = 2,193.06 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.06x = 803,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,615.32/1,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.65

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