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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.73, 2,192.49 and 585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.73, 2,192.49 and 585.02 is: 876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.73 : 2,192.49 = 585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.73/2,192.49 = 585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.73x = 2,192.49 × 585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.73x = 1,282,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,657.63/1,462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.89

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