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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.85, 2,198.79 and 491.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.85, 2,198.79 and 491.96 is: 737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.85 : 2,198.79 = 491.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.85/2,198.79 = 491.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.85x = 2,198.79 × 491.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.85x = 1,081,722.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,722.23/1,465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.95

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