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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.14, 2,017.68 and 1,070.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.14, 2,017.68 and 1,070.82 is: 1,477.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.14 : 2,017.68 = 1,070.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.14/2,017.68 = 1,070.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.14x = 2,017.68 × 1,070.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.14x = 2,160,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,572.10/1,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.68

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