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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.97, 2,194.53 and 367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.97, 2,194.53 and 367.35 is: 551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.97 : 2,194.53 = 367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.97/2,194.53 = 367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.97x = 2,194.53 × 367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.97x = 806,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,150.99/1,462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.04

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