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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.97, 2,193.98 and 538.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.97, 2,193.98 and 538.04 is: 806.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.97 : 2,193.98 = 538.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.97/2,193.98 = 538.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.97x = 2,193.98 × 538.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.97x = 1,180,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,435.34/1,462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.88

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