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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.11, 2,195.02 and 423.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.11, 2,195.02 and 423.09 is: 634.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.11 : 2,195.02 = 423.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.11/2,195.02 = 423.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.11x = 2,195.02 × 423.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.11x = 928,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,683.47/1,463.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.73

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