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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.02, 1,999.02 and 1,239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.02, 1,999.02 and 1,239.27 is: 1,708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.02 : 1,999.02 = 1,239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.02/1,999.02 = 1,239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.02x = 1,999.02 × 1,239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.02x = 2,477,325.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,325.52/1,450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.48

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