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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.36, 2,017.30 and 1,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.36, 2,017.30 and 1,113.44 is: 1,534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.36 : 2,017.30 = 1,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.36/2,017.30 = 1,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.36x = 2,017.30 × 1,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.36x = 2,246,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,142.51/1,463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.92

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