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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.07, 2,012.24 and 1,294.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.07, 2,012.24 and 1,294.07 is: 1,788.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.07 : 2,012.24 = 1,294.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.07/2,012.24 = 1,294.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.07x = 2,012.24 × 1,294.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.07x = 2,603,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,977.98/1,456.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.36

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