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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.77, 2,014.61 and 988.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.77, 2,014.61 and 988.54 is: 1,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.77 : 2,014.61 = 988.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.77/2,014.61 = 988.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.77x = 2,014.61 × 988.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.77x = 1,991,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,512.59/1,460.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.33

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