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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.84, 2,194.21 and 367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.84, 2,194.21 and 367.22 is: 550.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.84 : 2,194.21 = 367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.84/2,194.21 = 367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.84x = 2,194.21 × 367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.84x = 805,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,749.33/1,462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.81

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