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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.10, 2,148.48 and 1,204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.10, 2,148.48 and 1,204.48 is: 1,804.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.10 : 2,148.48 = 1,204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.10/2,148.48 = 1,204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.10x = 2,148.48 × 1,204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.10x = 2,587,801.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,801.19/1,434.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.48

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