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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.56, 2,014.80 and 1,423.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.56, 2,014.80 and 1,423.55 is: 1,958.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.56 : 2,014.80 = 1,423.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.56/2,014.80 = 1,423.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.56x = 2,014.80 × 1,423.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.56x = 2,868,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,168.54/1,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.38

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