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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.77, 2,194.16 and 488.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.77, 2,194.16 and 488.94 is: 733.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.77 : 2,194.16 = 488.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.77/2,194.16 = 488.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.77x = 2,194.16 × 488.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.77x = 1,072,810.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,810.15/1,462.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.41

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