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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.78, 2,195.65 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.78, 2,195.65 and 368.14 is: 552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.78 : 2,195.65 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.78/2,195.65 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.78x = 2,195.65 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.78x = 808,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,298.47/1,463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.20

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