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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450, 2,179.80 and 1,343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450, 2,179.80 and 1,343.08 is: 2,019.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450 : 2,179.80 = 1,343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450/2,179.80 = 1,343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450x = 2,179.80 × 1,343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450x = 2,927,645.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,645.78/1,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.07

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