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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.66, 2,195.44 and 539.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.66, 2,195.44 and 539.62 is: 808.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.66 : 2,195.44 = 539.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.66/2,195.44 = 539.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.66x = 2,195.44 × 539.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.66x = 1,184,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,702.67/1,464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.86

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