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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.93, 2,018.14 and 1,063.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.93, 2,018.14 and 1,063.98 is: 1,467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.93 : 2,018.14 = 1,063.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.93/2,018.14 = 1,063.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.93x = 2,018.14 × 1,063.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.93x = 2,147,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,260.60/1,462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.78

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