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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.51, 2,001.57 and 1,242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.51, 2,001.57 and 1,242.36 is: 1,713.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.51 : 2,001.57 = 1,242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.51/2,001.57 = 1,242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.51x = 2,001.57 × 1,242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.51x = 2,486,670.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,670.51/1,451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.17

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