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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.96, 2,194.38 and 597.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.96, 2,194.38 and 597.25 is: 895.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.96 : 2,194.38 = 597.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.96/2,194.38 = 597.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.96x = 2,194.38 × 597.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.96x = 1,310,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,593.46/1,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.85

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