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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.16, 2,193.18 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.16, 2,193.18 and 366.50 is: 549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.16 : 2,193.18 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.16/2,193.18 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.16x = 2,193.18 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.16x = 803,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,800.47/1,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.73

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