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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.35, 2,012.34 and 1,064.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.35, 2,012.34 and 1,064.69 is: 1,469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.35 : 2,012.34 = 1,064.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.35/2,012.34 = 1,064.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.35x = 2,012.34 × 1,064.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.35x = 2,142,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,518.27/1,458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.14

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