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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.64, 2,182.68 and 1,263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.64, 2,182.68 and 1,263.12 is: 1,895.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.64 : 2,182.68 = 1,263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.64/2,182.68 = 1,263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.64x = 2,182.68 × 1,263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.64x = 2,756,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,986.76/1,454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.31

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