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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.54, 1,998.54 and 1,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.54, 1,998.54 and 1,283.40 is: 1,769.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.54 : 1,998.54 = 1,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.54/1,998.54 = 1,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.54x = 1,998.54 × 1,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.54x = 2,564,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,926.24/1,449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.48

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