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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.16, 2,004.42 and 1,058.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.16, 2,004.42 and 1,058.92 is: 1,460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.16 : 2,004.42 = 1,058.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.16/2,004.42 = 1,058.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.16x = 2,004.42 × 1,058.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.16x = 2,122,520.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,520.43/1,453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.62

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