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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.56, 2,016.59 and 1,367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.56, 2,016.59 and 1,367.61 is: 1,888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.56 : 2,016.59 = 1,367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.56/2,016.59 = 1,367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.56x = 2,016.59 × 1,367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.56x = 2,757,908.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,908.65/1,460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.25

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