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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.14, 2,020.44 and 1,072.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.14, 2,020.44 and 1,072.82 is: 1,480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.14 : 2,020.44 = 1,072.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.14/2,020.44 = 1,072.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.14x = 2,020.44 × 1,072.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.14x = 2,167,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,568.44/1,464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.44

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