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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.38, 2,194.74 and 423.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.38, 2,194.74 and 423.38 is: 634.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.38 : 2,194.74 = 423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.38/2,194.74 = 423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.38x = 2,194.74 × 423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.38x = 929,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,209.02/1,463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.97

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