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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.57, 2,193.72 and 488.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.57, 2,193.72 and 488.55 is: 732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.57 : 2,193.72 = 488.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.57/2,193.72 = 488.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.57x = 2,193.72 × 488.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.57x = 1,071,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,741.91/1,462.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.78

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