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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.21, 2,195.96 and 539.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.21, 2,195.96 and 539.26 is: 808.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.21 : 2,195.96 = 539.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.21/2,195.96 = 539.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.21x = 2,195.96 × 539.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.21x = 1,184,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,194.74/1,464.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.76

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