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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.12, 2,002.59 and 1,003.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.12, 2,002.59 and 1,003.14 is: 1,385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.12 : 2,002.59 = 1,003.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.12/2,002.59 = 1,003.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.12x = 2,002.59 × 1,003.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.12x = 2,008,875.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,875.63/1,450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.31

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