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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.96, 2,001.66 and 1,096.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.96, 2,001.66 and 1,096.24 is: 1,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.96 : 2,001.66 = 1,096.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.96/2,001.66 = 1,096.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.96x = 2,001.66 × 1,096.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.96x = 2,194,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,299.76/1,450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.31

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