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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.79, 2,020.23 and 941.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.79, 2,020.23 and 941.34 is: 1,299.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.79 : 2,020.23 = 941.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.79/2,020.23 = 941.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.79x = 2,020.23 × 941.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.79x = 1,901,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,725.33/1,463.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.18

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