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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.69, 2,050.94 and 1,060.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.69, 2,050.94 and 1,060.65 is: 1,464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.69 : 2,050.94 = 1,060.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.69/2,050.94 = 1,060.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.69x = 2,050.94 × 1,060.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.69x = 2,175,324.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,324.21/1,485.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.18

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