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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.30, 2,163.35 and 1,245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.30, 2,163.35 and 1,245.18 is: 1,858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.30 : 2,163.35 = 1,245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.30/2,163.35 = 1,245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.30x = 2,163.35 × 1,245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.30x = 2,693,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,753.93/1,449.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.66

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