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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.07, 2,193.11 and 810.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.07, 2,193.11 and 810.83 is: 1,216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.07 : 2,193.11 = 810.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.07/2,193.11 = 810.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.07x = 2,193.11 × 810.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.07x = 1,778,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,224.36/1,462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.24

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