Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.53, 2,194 and 539.38
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,462.53, 2,194 and 539.38 is: 809.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,462.53 : 2,194 = 539.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,462.53/2,194 = 539.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,462.53x = 2,194 × 539.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,462.53x = 1,183,399.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,183,399.72/1,462.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809.15
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