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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.71, 2,194.44 and 488.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.71, 2,194.44 and 488.82 is: 733.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.71 : 2,194.44 = 488.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.71/2,194.44 = 488.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.71x = 2,194.44 × 488.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.71x = 1,072,675.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,675.19/1,462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.35

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