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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.78, 2,194.30 and 585.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.78, 2,194.30 and 585.07 is: 877.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.78 : 2,194.30 = 585.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.78/2,194.30 = 585.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.78x = 2,194.30 × 585.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.78x = 1,283,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,819.10/1,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.66

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