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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.70, 2,003.92 and 1,254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.70, 2,003.92 and 1,254.35 is: 1,730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.70 : 2,003.92 = 1,254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.70/2,003.92 = 1,254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.70x = 2,003.92 × 1,254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.70x = 2,513,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,618.93/1,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.31

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