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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.64, 2,175.48 and 1,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.64, 2,175.48 and 1,036.28 is: 1,554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.64 : 2,175.48 = 1,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.64/2,175.48 = 1,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.64x = 2,175.48 × 1,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.64x = 2,254,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,406.41/1,450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.08

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