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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.08, 1,996.74 and 1,311.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.08, 1,996.74 and 1,311.15 is: 1,805.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.08 : 1,996.74 = 1,311.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.08/1,996.74 = 1,311.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.08x = 1,996.74 × 1,311.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.08x = 2,618,025.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,025.65/1,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.44

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