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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.69, 2,021.79 and 905.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.69, 2,021.79 and 905.59 is: 1,250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.69 : 2,021.79 = 905.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.69/2,021.79 = 905.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.69x = 2,021.79 × 905.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.69x = 1,830,912.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,912.81/1,464.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.03

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