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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.29, 2,193.52 and 366.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.29, 2,193.52 and 366.67 is: 550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.29 : 2,193.52 = 366.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.29/2,193.52 = 366.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.29x = 2,193.52 × 366.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.29x = 804,287.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,287.01/1,462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.02

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