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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.68, 2,019.06 and 997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.68, 2,019.06 and 997.56 is: 1,377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.68 : 2,019.06 = 997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.68/2,019.06 = 997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.68x = 2,019.06 × 997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.68x = 2,014,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,133.49/1,462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.02

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