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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.96, 2,007.96 and 1,221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.96, 2,007.96 and 1,221.68 is: 1,686.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.96 : 2,007.96 = 1,221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.96/2,007.96 = 1,221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.96x = 2,007.96 × 1,221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.96x = 2,453,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,084.57/1,454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.02

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