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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.62, 2,006.36 and 1,012.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.62, 2,006.36 and 1,012.64 is: 1,396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.62 : 2,006.36 = 1,012.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.62/2,006.36 = 1,012.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.62x = 2,006.36 × 1,012.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.62x = 2,031,720.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,720.39/1,454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.74

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