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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.76, 2,014.63 and 1,426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.76, 2,014.63 and 1,426.06 is: 1,976.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.76 : 2,014.63 = 1,426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.76/2,014.63 = 1,426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.76x = 2,014.63 × 1,426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.76x = 2,872,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,973.18/1,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.24

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