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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.45, 2,195.72 and 760.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.45, 2,195.72 and 760.22 is: 1,140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.45 : 2,195.72 = 760.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.45/2,195.72 = 760.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.45x = 2,195.72 × 760.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.45x = 1,669,215.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,215.48/1,463.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.61

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