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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.43, 2,183.78 and 1,278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.43, 2,183.78 and 1,278.17 is: 1,924.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.43 : 2,183.78 = 1,278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.43/2,183.78 = 1,278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.43x = 2,183.78 × 1,278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.43x = 2,791,242.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,242.08/1,450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.42

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