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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.12, 2,017.59 and 1,254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.12, 2,017.59 and 1,254.02 is: 1,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.12 : 2,017.59 = 1,254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.12/2,017.59 = 1,254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.12x = 2,017.59 × 1,254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.12x = 2,530,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,098.21/1,463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.25

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