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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.54, 2,194.27 and 538.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.54, 2,194.27 and 538.97 is: 808.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.54 : 2,194.27 = 538.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.54/2,194.27 = 538.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.54x = 2,194.27 × 538.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.54x = 1,182,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,655.69/1,463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.08

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