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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.74, 2,193.88 and 538.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.74, 2,193.88 and 538.07 is: 807.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.74 : 2,193.88 = 538.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.74/2,193.88 = 538.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.74x = 2,193.88 × 538.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.74x = 1,180,458.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,458.32/1,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.02

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