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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.02, 2,011.82 and 1,267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.02, 2,011.82 and 1,267.90 is: 1,754.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.02 : 2,011.82 = 1,267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.02/2,011.82 = 1,267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.02x = 2,011.82 × 1,267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.02x = 2,550,786.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,786.58/1,454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.30

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