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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.02, 2,010.44 and 1,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.02, 2,010.44 and 1,266.90 is: 1,752.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.02 : 2,010.44 = 1,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.02/2,010.44 = 1,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.02x = 2,010.44 × 1,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.02x = 2,547,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,016.38/1,453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.92

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