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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.95, 2,195.47 and 993.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.95, 2,195.47 and 993.25 is: 1,490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.95 : 2,195.47 = 993.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.95/2,195.47 = 993.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.95x = 2,195.47 × 993.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.95x = 2,180,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,650.58/1,462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.58

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