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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.80, 2,198.37 and 425.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.80, 2,198.37 and 425.79 is: 638.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.80 : 2,198.37 = 425.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.80/2,198.37 = 425.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.80x = 2,198.37 × 425.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.80x = 936,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,043.96/1,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.59

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