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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.41, 2,006.13 and 1,060.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.41, 2,006.13 and 1,060.75 is: 1,463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.41 : 2,006.13 = 1,060.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.41/2,006.13 = 1,060.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.41x = 2,006.13 × 1,060.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.41x = 2,128,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,002.40/1,454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.14

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