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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.41, 2,195.12 and 732.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.41, 2,195.12 and 732.81 is: 1,099.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.41 : 2,195.12 = 732.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.41/2,195.12 = 732.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.41x = 2,195.12 × 732.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.41x = 1,608,605.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,605.89/1,463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.22

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