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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.68, 1,996.54 and 1,347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.68, 1,996.54 and 1,347.64 is: 1,856.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.68 : 1,996.54 = 1,347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.68/1,996.54 = 1,347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.68x = 1,996.54 × 1,347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.68x = 2,690,617.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,617.17/1,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.01

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