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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.75, 2,018.85 and 1,134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.75, 2,018.85 and 1,134.15 is: 1,566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.75 : 2,018.85 = 1,134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.75/2,018.85 = 1,134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.75x = 2,018.85 × 1,134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.75x = 2,289,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,678.73/1,461.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.40

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