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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.20, 1,997.28 and 1,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.20, 1,997.28 and 1,423.20 is: 1,960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.20 : 1,997.28 = 1,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.20/1,997.28 = 1,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.20x = 1,997.28 × 1,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.20x = 2,842,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,528.90/1,450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.09

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