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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.56, 2,196.88 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.56, 2,196.88 and 368.92 is: 553.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.56 : 2,196.88 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.56/2,196.88 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.56x = 2,196.88 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.56x = 810,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,472.97/1,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.39

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