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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.56, 2,203.20 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.56, 2,203.20 and 544.32 is: 816.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.56 : 2,203.20 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.56/2,203.20 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.56x = 2,203.20 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.56x = 1,199,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,245.82/1,468.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.61

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