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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.48, 2,195.58 and 1,031.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.48, 2,195.58 and 1,031.48 is: 1,547.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.48 : 2,195.58 = 1,031.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.48/2,195.58 = 1,031.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.48x = 2,195.58 × 1,031.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.48x = 2,264,685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,685.88/1,463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.47

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