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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.78, 2,016.44 and 1,132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.78, 2,016.44 and 1,132.58 is: 1,559.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.78 : 2,016.44 = 1,132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.78/2,016.44 = 1,132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.78x = 2,016.44 × 1,132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.78x = 2,283,789.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,789.61/1,464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.13

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