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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.87, 2,018.21 and 957.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.87, 2,018.21 and 957.92 is: 1,323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.87 : 2,018.21 = 957.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.87/2,018.21 = 957.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.87x = 2,018.21 × 957.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.87x = 1,933,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,283.98/1,460.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.38

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