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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.45, 2,015.79 and 831.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.45, 2,015.79 and 831.33 is: 1,147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.45 : 2,015.79 = 831.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.45/2,015.79 = 831.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.45x = 2,015.79 × 831.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.45x = 1,675,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,786.70/1,460.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.45

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