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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.63, 2,198.99 and 541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.63, 2,198.99 and 541.80 is: 812.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.63 : 2,198.99 = 541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.63/2,198.99 = 541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.63x = 2,198.99 × 541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.63x = 1,191,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,414.14/1,465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.90

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