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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.72, 2,194.24 and 597.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.72, 2,194.24 and 597.76 is: 896.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.72 : 2,194.24 = 597.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.72/2,194.24 = 597.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.72x = 2,194.24 × 597.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.72x = 1,311,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,628.90/1,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.71

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