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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.32, 2,198.01 and 425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.32, 2,198.01 and 425.40 is: 638.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.32 : 2,198.01 = 425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.32/2,198.01 = 425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.32x = 2,198.01 × 425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.32x = 935,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,033.45/1,465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.11

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