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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.22, 2,175.96 and 991.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.22, 2,175.96 and 991.90 is: 1,485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.22 : 2,175.96 = 991.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.22/2,175.96 = 991.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.22x = 2,175.96 × 991.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.22x = 2,158,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,334.72/1,453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.21

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