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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.62, 2,004.46 and 1,265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.62, 2,004.46 and 1,265.49 is: 1,745.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.62 : 2,004.46 = 1,265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.62/2,004.46 = 1,265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.62x = 2,004.46 × 1,265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.62x = 2,536,628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,628.44/1,453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.05

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