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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.64, 2,020.60 and 1,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.64, 2,020.60 and 1,062.28 is: 1,466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.64 : 2,020.60 = 1,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.64/2,020.60 = 1,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.64x = 2,020.60 × 1,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.64x = 2,146,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,442.97/1,463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.51

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