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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.09, 2,005.44 and 863.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.09, 2,005.44 and 863.63 is: 1,191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.09 : 2,005.44 = 863.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.09/2,005.44 = 863.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.09x = 2,005.44 × 863.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.09x = 1,731,958.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,958.15/1,453.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.91

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