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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.39, 2,002.88 and 1,060.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.39, 2,002.88 and 1,060.07 is: 1,462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.39 : 2,002.88 = 1,060.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.39/2,002.88 = 1,060.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.39x = 2,002.88 × 1,060.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.39x = 2,123,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,187.70/1,451.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.87

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