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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.90, 2,182.20 and 1,248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.90, 2,182.20 and 1,248.70 is: 1,874.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.90 : 2,182.20 = 1,248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.90/2,182.20 = 1,248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.90x = 2,182.20 × 1,248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.90x = 2,724,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,913.14/1,453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.21

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