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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.11, 2,006.24 and 1,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.11, 2,006.24 and 1,188.20 is: 1,640.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.11 : 2,006.24 = 1,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.11/2,006.24 = 1,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.11x = 2,006.24 × 1,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.11x = 2,383,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,798.40/1,453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.48

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