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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.52, 2,012.76 and 1,110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.52, 2,012.76 and 1,110.48 is: 1,533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.52 : 2,012.76 = 1,110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.52/2,012.76 = 1,110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.52x = 2,012.76 × 1,110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.52x = 2,235,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,129.72/1,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.52

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