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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.43, 2,019.67 and 834.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.43, 2,019.67 and 834.11 is: 1,151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.43 : 2,019.67 = 834.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.43/2,019.67 = 834.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.43x = 2,019.67 × 834.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.43x = 1,684,614.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,614.76/1,463.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.14

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