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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.73, 2,002.27 and 861.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.73, 2,002.27 and 861.26 is: 1,188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.73 : 2,002.27 = 861.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.73/2,002.27 = 861.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.73x = 2,002.27 × 861.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.73x = 1,724,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,465.84/1,450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.68

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