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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.74, 2,050.47 and 1,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.74, 2,050.47 and 1,278.90 is: 1,763.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.74 : 2,050.47 = 1,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.74/2,050.47 = 1,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.74x = 2,050.47 × 1,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.74x = 2,622,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,346.08/1,486.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.82

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