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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.16, 1,998.84 and 1,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.16, 1,998.84 and 1,187.72 is: 1,637.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.16 : 1,998.84 = 1,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.16/1,998.84 = 1,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.16x = 1,998.84 × 1,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.16x = 2,374,062.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,062.24/1,450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.10

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