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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.88, 2,197.47 and 369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.88, 2,197.47 and 369.26 is: 553.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.88 : 2,197.47 = 369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.88/2,197.47 = 369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.88x = 2,197.47 × 369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.88x = 811,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,426.78/1,464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.92

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