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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.40, 2,168.28 and 1,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.40, 2,168.28 and 1,254 is: 1,877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.40 : 2,168.28 = 1,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.40/2,168.28 = 1,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.40x = 2,168.28 × 1,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.40x = 2,719,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,023.12/1,448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.26

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