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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.62, 2,198.76 and 491.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.62, 2,198.76 and 491.73 is: 737.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.62 : 2,198.76 = 491.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.62/2,198.76 = 491.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.62x = 2,198.76 × 491.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.62x = 1,081,196.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,196.25/1,465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.71

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