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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.21, 2,005.91 and 1,268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.21, 2,005.91 and 1,268.14 is: 1,749.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.21 : 2,005.91 = 1,268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.21/2,005.91 = 1,268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.21x = 2,005.91 × 1,268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.21x = 2,543,774.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,774.71/1,454.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.25

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