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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.74, 2,011.44 and 1,267.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.74, 2,011.44 and 1,267.61 is: 1,753.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.74 : 2,011.44 = 1,267.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.74/2,011.44 = 1,267.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.74x = 2,011.44 × 1,267.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.74x = 2,549,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,721.73/1,453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.91

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