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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.69, 2,194 and 367.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.69, 2,194 and 367.06 is: 550.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.69 : 2,194 = 367.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.69/2,194 = 367.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.69x = 2,194 × 367.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.69x = 805,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,329.64/1,462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.58

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