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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.33, 2,196.98 and 1,363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.33, 2,196.98 and 1,363.37 is: 2,055.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.33 : 2,196.98 = 1,363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.33/2,196.98 = 1,363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.33x = 2,196.98 × 1,363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.33x = 2,995,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,305.52/1,457.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.33

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