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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.04, 2,014.92 and 1,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.04, 2,014.92 and 1,167.44 is: 1,611.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.04 : 2,014.92 = 1,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.04/2,014.92 = 1,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.04x = 2,014.92 × 1,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.04x = 2,352,288.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,288.13/1,460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.11

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