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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.19, 2,194.42 and 538.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.19, 2,194.42 and 538.64 is: 808.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.19 : 2,194.42 = 538.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.19/2,194.42 = 538.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.19x = 2,194.42 × 538.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.19x = 1,182,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,002.39/1,462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.38

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