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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.40, 2,191.31 and 912.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.40, 2,191.31 and 912.92 is: 1,367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.40 : 2,191.31 = 912.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.40/2,191.31 = 912.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.40x = 2,191.31 × 912.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.40x = 2,000,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,482.05/1,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.95

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