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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.58, 1,999.89 and 1,113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.58, 1,999.89 and 1,113.48 is: 1,535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.58 : 1,999.89 = 1,113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.58/1,999.89 = 1,113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.58x = 1,999.89 × 1,113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.58x = 2,226,837.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,837.52/1,450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.14

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