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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.51, 2,001.96 and 861.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.51, 2,001.96 and 861.25 is: 1,188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.51 : 2,001.96 = 861.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.51/2,001.96 = 861.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.51x = 2,001.96 × 861.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.51x = 1,724,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,188.05/1,450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.68

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