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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.59, 2,184.78 and 1,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.59, 2,184.78 and 1,355.20 is: 2,022.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.59 : 2,184.78 = 1,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.59/2,184.78 = 1,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.59x = 2,184.78 × 1,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.59x = 2,960,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,813.86/1,463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.98

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