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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.42, 2,194.80 and 682.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.42, 2,194.80 and 682.78 is: 1,024.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.42 : 2,194.80 = 682.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.42/2,194.80 = 682.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.42x = 2,194.80 × 682.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.42x = 1,498,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,565.54/1,462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.72

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