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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.49, 2,164.08 and 1,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.49, 2,164.08 and 1,096.80 is: 1,642.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.49 : 2,164.08 = 1,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.49/2,164.08 = 1,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.49x = 2,164.08 × 1,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.49x = 2,373,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,562.94/1,445.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.05

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