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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.74, 2,016.53 and 937.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.74, 2,016.53 and 937.66 is: 1,294.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.74 : 2,016.53 = 937.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.74/2,016.53 = 937.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.74x = 2,016.53 × 937.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.74x = 1,890,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,819.52/1,460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.43

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