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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.49, 2,004.12 and 1,291.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.49, 2,004.12 and 1,291.73 is: 1,784.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.49 : 2,004.12 = 1,291.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.49/2,004.12 = 1,291.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.49x = 2,004.12 × 1,291.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.49x = 2,588,771.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,771.91/1,450.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.76

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