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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.15, 2,193.24 and 537.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.15, 2,193.24 and 537.92 is: 806.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.15 : 2,193.24 = 537.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.15/2,193.24 = 537.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.15x = 2,193.24 × 537.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.15x = 1,179,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,787.66/1,462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.89

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