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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.42, 1,993.33 and 1,270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.42, 1,993.33 and 1,270.46 is: 1,752.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.42 : 1,993.33 = 1,270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.42/1,993.33 = 1,270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.42x = 1,993.33 × 1,270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.42x = 2,532,446.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,446.03/1,445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.05

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