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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.35, 2,017.22 and 1,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.35, 2,017.22 and 1,253.84 is: 1,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.35 : 2,017.22 = 1,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.35/2,017.22 = 1,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.35x = 2,017.22 × 1,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.35x = 2,529,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,254.77/1,464.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.23

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