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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.71, 1,999.28 and 1,077.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.71, 1,999.28 and 1,077.10 is: 1,484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.71 : 1,999.28 = 1,077.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.71/1,999.28 = 1,077.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.71x = 1,999.28 × 1,077.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.71x = 2,153,422.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,422.18/1,450.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.39

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