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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.88, 2,180.64 and 1,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.88, 2,180.64 and 1,343.60 is: 2,019.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.88 : 2,180.64 = 1,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.88/2,180.64 = 1,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.88x = 2,180.64 × 1,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.88x = 2,929,907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,907.90/1,450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.40

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