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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.58, 2,193.53 and 537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.58, 2,193.53 and 537.64 is: 806.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.58 : 2,193.53 = 537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.58/2,193.53 = 537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.58x = 2,193.53 × 537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.58x = 1,179,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,326.78/1,462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.33

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