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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.28, 2,021.04 and 1,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.28, 2,021.04 and 1,023.48 is: 1,410.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.28 : 2,021.04 = 1,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.28/2,021.04 = 1,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.28x = 2,021.04 × 1,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.28x = 2,068,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,494.02/1,466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.71

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