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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.52, 2,193.41 and 538.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.52, 2,193.41 and 538.18 is: 807.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.52 : 2,193.41 = 538.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.52/2,193.41 = 538.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.52x = 2,193.41 × 538.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.52x = 1,180,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,445.26/1,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.13

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