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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.59, 2,195.43 and 641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.59, 2,195.43 and 641.44 is: 962.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.59 : 2,195.43 = 641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.59/2,195.43 = 641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.59x = 2,195.43 × 641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.59x = 1,408,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,236.62/1,463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.18

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