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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.71, 2,198.06 and 491.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.71, 2,198.06 and 491.55 is: 737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.71 : 2,198.06 = 491.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.71/2,198.06 = 491.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.71x = 2,198.06 × 491.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.71x = 1,080,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,453.94/1,465.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.15

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