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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.43, 2,018.77 and 991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.43, 2,018.77 and 991.34 is: 1,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.43 : 2,018.77 = 991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.43/2,018.77 = 991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.43x = 2,018.77 × 991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.43x = 2,001,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,274.88/1,463.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.52

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