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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.68, 2,021.56 and 1,273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.68, 2,021.56 and 1,273.93 is: 1,758.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.68 : 2,021.56 = 1,273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.68/2,021.56 = 1,273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.68x = 2,021.56 × 1,273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.68x = 2,575,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,317.69/1,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.28

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