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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.13, 2,193.21 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.13, 2,193.21 and 366.50 is: 549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.13 : 2,193.21 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.13/2,193.21 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.13x = 2,193.21 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.13x = 803,816.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,816.95/1,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.76

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