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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.16, 2,153.70 and 1,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.16, 2,153.70 and 1,111 is: 1,664.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.16 : 2,153.70 = 1,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.16/2,153.70 = 1,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.16x = 2,153.70 × 1,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.16x = 2,392,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,760.70/1,437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.92

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