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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.16, 2,194.68 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.16, 2,194.68 and 367.50 is: 551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.16 : 2,194.68 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.16/2,194.68 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.16x = 2,194.68 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.16x = 806,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,544.90/1,463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.23

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