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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.83, 2,021.23 and 1,390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.83, 2,021.23 and 1,390.96 is: 1,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.83 : 2,021.23 = 1,390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.83/2,021.23 = 1,390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.83x = 2,021.23 × 1,390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.83x = 2,811,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,450.08/1,464.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.30

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