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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.76, 2,195.64 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.76, 2,195.64 and 423.72 is: 635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.76 : 2,195.64 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.76/2,195.64 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.76x = 2,195.64 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.76x = 930,336.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,336.58/1,463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.58

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