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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.16, 2,194.68 and 1,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.16, 2,194.68 and 1,191.44 is: 1,788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.16 : 2,194.68 = 1,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.16/2,194.68 = 1,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.16x = 2,194.68 × 1,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.16x = 2,614,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,829.54/1,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.33

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