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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.50, 2,020.49 and 1,114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.50, 2,020.49 and 1,114.84 is: 1,539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.50 : 2,020.49 = 1,114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.50/2,020.49 = 1,114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.50x = 2,020.49 × 1,114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.50x = 2,252,523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,523.07/1,463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.13

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