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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.51, 2,191.46 and 536.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.51, 2,191.46 and 536.79 is: 804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.51 : 2,191.46 = 536.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.51/2,191.46 = 536.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.51x = 2,191.46 × 536.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.51x = 1,176,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,361.36/1,462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.34

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