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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.14, 2,014.29 and 1,163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.14, 2,014.29 and 1,163.03 is: 1,606.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.14 : 2,014.29 = 1,163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.14/2,014.29 = 1,163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.14x = 2,014.29 × 1,163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.14x = 2,342,669.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,669.63/1,458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.62

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