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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.39, 2,192.77 and 487.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.39, 2,192.77 and 487.96 is: 731.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.39 : 2,192.77 = 487.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.39/2,192.77 = 487.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.39x = 2,192.77 × 487.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.39x = 1,069,984.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,984.05/1,462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.67

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