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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.37, 2,018.53 and 1,021.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.37, 2,018.53 and 1,021.11 is: 1,408.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.37 : 2,018.53 = 1,021.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.37/2,018.53 = 1,021.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.37x = 2,018.53 × 1,021.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.37x = 2,061,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,136.06/1,463.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.49

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