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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.60, 2,017.49 and 1,089.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.60, 2,017.49 and 1,089.99 is: 1,502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.60 : 2,017.49 = 1,089.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.60/2,017.49 = 1,089.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.60x = 2,017.49 × 1,089.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.60x = 2,199,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,043.93/1,463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.49

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