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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.91, 2,019.69 and 1,130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.91, 2,019.69 and 1,130.67 is: 1,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.91 : 2,019.69 = 1,130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.91/2,019.69 = 1,130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.91x = 2,019.69 × 1,130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.91x = 2,283,602.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,602.89/1,462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.01

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