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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.30, 2,014.70 and 1,363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.30, 2,014.70 and 1,363.94 is: 1,877.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.30 : 2,014.70 = 1,363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.30/2,014.70 = 1,363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.30x = 2,014.70 × 1,363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.30x = 2,747,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,929.92/1,463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.90

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