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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.95, 2,194.23 and 813.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.95, 2,194.23 and 813.38 is: 1,219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.95 : 2,194.23 = 813.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.95/2,194.23 = 813.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.95x = 2,194.23 × 813.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.95x = 1,784,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,742.80/1,463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.13

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