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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.64, 2,021.98 and 1,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.64, 2,021.98 and 1,063.28 is: 1,467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.64 : 2,021.98 = 1,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.64/2,021.98 = 1,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.64x = 2,021.98 × 1,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.64x = 2,149,930.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,930.89/1,464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.89

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