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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.86, 2,020.78 and 940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.86, 2,020.78 and 940.20 is: 1,297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.86 : 2,020.78 = 940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.86/2,020.78 = 940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.86x = 2,020.78 × 940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.86x = 1,899,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,937.36/1,463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.90

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