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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.74, 2,194.62 and 732.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.74, 2,194.62 and 732.15 is: 1,098.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.74 : 2,194.62 = 732.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.74/2,194.62 = 732.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.74x = 2,194.62 × 732.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.74x = 1,606,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,791.03/1,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.48

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