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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.03, 2,194.24 and 538.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.03, 2,194.24 and 538.27 is: 807.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.03 : 2,194.24 = 538.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.03/2,194.24 = 538.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.03x = 2,194.24 × 538.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.03x = 1,181,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,093.56/1,463.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.29

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