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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.66, 2,194.56 and 683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.66, 2,194.56 and 683.02 is: 1,024.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.66 : 2,194.56 = 683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.66/2,194.56 = 683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.66x = 2,194.56 × 683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.66x = 1,498,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,928.37/1,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.80

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