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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.63, 2,021.44 and 1,136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.63, 2,021.44 and 1,136.03 is: 1,568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.63 : 2,021.44 = 1,136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.63/2,021.44 = 1,136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.63x = 2,021.44 × 1,136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.63x = 2,296,403.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,403.54/1,463.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.98

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