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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.20, 2,001.58 and 1,134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.20, 2,001.58 and 1,134.84 is: 1,566.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.20 : 2,001.58 = 1,134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.20/2,001.58 = 1,134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.20x = 2,001.58 × 1,134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.20x = 2,271,473.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,473.05/1,450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.32

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