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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.67, 2,195.50 and 683.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.67, 2,195.50 and 683.41 is: 1,025.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.67 : 2,195.50 = 683.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.67/2,195.50 = 683.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.67x = 2,195.50 × 683.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.67x = 1,500,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,412.26/1,463.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.11

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