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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.96, 2,193.50 and 1,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.96, 2,193.50 and 1,030.21 is: 1,543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.96 : 2,193.50 = 1,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.96/2,193.50 = 1,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.96x = 2,193.50 × 1,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.96x = 2,259,754.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,754.67/1,463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.59

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