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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.74, 2,001.03 and 926.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.74, 2,001.03 and 926.54 is: 1,277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.74 : 2,001.03 = 926.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.74/2,001.03 = 926.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.74x = 2,001.03 × 926.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.74x = 1,854,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,034.34/1,450.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.99

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