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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.40, 2,194.98 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.40, 2,194.98 and 423.36 is: 635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.40 : 2,194.98 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.40/2,194.98 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.40x = 2,194.98 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.40x = 929,266.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,266.73/1,463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.01

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