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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.37, 2,010.96 and 1,063.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.37, 2,010.96 and 1,063.71 is: 1,467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.37 : 2,010.96 = 1,063.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.37/2,010.96 = 1,063.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.37x = 2,010.96 × 1,063.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.37x = 2,139,078.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,078.26/1,457.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.77

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