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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.46, 2,014.56 and 935.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.46, 2,014.56 and 935.58 is: 1,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.46 : 2,014.56 = 935.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.46/2,014.56 = 935.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.46x = 2,014.56 × 935.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.46x = 1,884,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,782.04/1,460.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.54

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