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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.40, 2,015.37 and 830.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.40, 2,015.37 and 830.91 is: 1,146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.40 : 2,015.37 = 830.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.40/2,015.37 = 830.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.40x = 2,015.37 × 830.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.40x = 1,674,591.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,591.09/1,460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.67

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