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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.80, 2,198.16 and 541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.80, 2,198.16 and 541.14 is: 811.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.80 : 2,198.16 = 541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.80/2,198.16 = 541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.80x = 2,198.16 × 541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.80x = 1,189,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,512.30/1,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.51

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