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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.32, 2,023.29 and 1,411.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.32, 2,023.29 and 1,411.77 is: 1,950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.32 : 2,023.29 = 1,411.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.32/2,023.29 = 1,411.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.32x = 2,023.29 × 1,411.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.32x = 2,856,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,420.12/1,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.68

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