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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.51, 2,021.69 and 934.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.51, 2,021.69 and 934.10 is: 1,289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.51 : 2,021.69 = 934.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.51/2,021.69 = 934.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.51x = 2,021.69 × 934.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.51x = 1,888,461.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,461.01/1,464.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.48

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