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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.05, 2,196.86 and 541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.05, 2,196.86 and 541.04 is: 811.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.05 : 2,196.86 = 541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.05/2,196.86 = 541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.05x = 2,196.86 × 541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.05x = 1,188,589.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,589.13/1,465.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.30

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