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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.93, 2,198.98 and 370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.93, 2,198.98 and 370.34 is: 555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.93 : 2,198.98 = 370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.93/2,198.98 = 370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.93x = 2,198.98 × 370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.93x = 814,367.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,367.97/1,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.53

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