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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.16, 2,194.75 and 682.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.16, 2,194.75 and 682.91 is: 1,024.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.16 : 2,194.75 = 682.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.16/2,194.75 = 682.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.16x = 2,194.75 × 682.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.16x = 1,498,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,804.82/1,463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.36

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