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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.31, 2,018.84 and 939.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.31, 2,018.84 and 939.15 is: 1,295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.31 : 2,018.84 = 939.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.31/2,018.84 = 939.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.31x = 2,018.84 × 939.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.31x = 1,895,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,988.89/1,463.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.69

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