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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.76, 2,016.30 and 1,018.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.76, 2,016.30 and 1,018.81 is: 1,406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.76 : 2,016.30 = 1,018.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.76/2,016.30 = 1,018.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.76x = 2,016.30 × 1,018.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.76x = 2,054,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,226.60/1,460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.27

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