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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.32, 2,011.76 and 1,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.32, 2,011.76 and 1,014 is: 1,400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.32 : 2,011.76 = 1,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.32/2,011.76 = 1,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.32x = 2,011.76 × 1,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.32x = 2,039,924.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,924.64/1,456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.74

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