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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.26, 2,008.10 and 1,082.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.26, 2,008.10 and 1,082.64 is: 1,492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.26 : 2,008.10 = 1,082.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.26/2,008.10 = 1,082.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.26x = 2,008.10 × 1,082.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.26x = 2,174,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,049.38/1,456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.90

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