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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.01, 1,864.36 and 1,154.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.01, 1,864.36 and 1,154.39 is: 1,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.01 : 1,864.36 = 1,154.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.01/1,864.36 = 1,154.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.01x = 1,864.36 × 1,154.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.01x = 2,152,186.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,186.33/1,354.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.50

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