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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.78, 2,001.18 and 1,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.78, 2,001.18 and 1,264.60 is: 1,740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.78 : 2,001.18 = 1,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.78/2,001.18 = 1,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.78x = 2,001.18 × 1,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.78x = 2,530,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,692.23/1,453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.77

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