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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.22, 2,003.64 and 1,119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.22, 2,003.64 and 1,119.06 is: 1,545.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.22 : 2,003.64 = 1,119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.22/2,003.64 = 1,119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.22x = 2,003.64 × 1,119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.22x = 2,242,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,193.38/1,451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.04

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