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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.87, 2,020.01 and 1,255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.87, 2,020.01 and 1,255.77 is: 1,731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.87 : 2,020.01 = 1,255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.87/2,020.01 = 1,255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.87x = 2,020.01 × 1,255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.87x = 2,536,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,661.68/1,464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.66

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