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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.81, 2,197.19 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.81, 2,197.19 and 369.18 is: 553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.81 : 2,197.19 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.81/2,197.19 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.81x = 2,197.19 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.81x = 811,158.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,158.60/1,464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.76

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