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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.70, 2,194.02 and 367.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.70, 2,194.02 and 367.07 is: 550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.70 : 2,194.02 = 367.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.70/2,194.02 = 367.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.70x = 2,194.02 × 367.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.70x = 805,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,347.95/1,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.59

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