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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.64, 2,009.92 and 1,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.64, 2,009.92 and 1,266.52 is: 1,752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.64 : 2,009.92 = 1,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.64/2,009.92 = 1,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.64x = 2,009.92 × 1,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.64x = 2,545,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,602.02/1,452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.40

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