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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.96, 2,202.80 and 544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.96, 2,202.80 and 544.16 is: 816.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.96 : 2,202.80 = 544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.96/2,202.80 = 544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.96x = 2,202.80 × 544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.96x = 1,198,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,675.65/1,467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.56

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