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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.86, 2,021.46 and 1,266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.86, 2,021.46 and 1,266.03 is: 1,749.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.86 : 2,021.46 = 1,266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.86/2,021.46 = 1,266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.86x = 2,021.46 × 1,266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.86x = 2,559,229.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,229.00/1,462.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.47

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