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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.87, 2,171.48 and 1,253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.87, 2,171.48 and 1,253.86 is: 1,879.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.87 : 2,171.48 = 1,253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.87/2,171.48 = 1,253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.87x = 2,171.48 × 1,253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.87x = 2,722,732.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,732.43/1,448.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.21

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