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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.53, 2,023.04 and 1,025.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.53, 2,023.04 and 1,025.48 is: 1,414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.53 : 2,023.04 = 1,025.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.53/2,023.04 = 1,025.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.53x = 2,023.04 × 1,025.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.53x = 2,074,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,594.68/1,466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.63

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