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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.19, 2,198.64 and 541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.19, 2,198.64 and 541.38 is: 812.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.19 : 2,198.64 = 541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.19/2,198.64 = 541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.19x = 2,198.64 × 541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.19x = 1,190,310.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,310.00/1,465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.39

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