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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.56, 2,011.74 and 1,010.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.56, 2,011.74 and 1,010.63 is: 1,393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.56 : 2,011.74 = 1,010.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.56/2,011.74 = 1,010.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.56x = 2,011.74 × 1,010.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.56x = 2,033,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,114.74/1,458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.92

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