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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.40, 2,019.96 and 991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.40, 2,019.96 and 991.80 is: 1,369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.40 : 2,019.96 = 991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.40/2,019.96 = 991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.40x = 2,019.96 × 991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.40x = 2,003,396.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,396.33/1,463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.00

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