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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.18, 2,194.77 and 367.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.18, 2,194.77 and 367.55 is: 551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.18 : 2,194.77 = 367.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.18/2,194.77 = 367.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.18x = 2,194.77 × 367.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.18x = 806,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,676.74/1,463.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.32

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