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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.65, 2,193.96 and 367.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.65, 2,193.96 and 367.01 is: 550.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.65 : 2,193.96 = 367.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.65/2,193.96 = 367.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.65x = 2,193.96 × 367.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.65x = 805,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,205.26/1,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.51

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