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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.43, 2,177.10 and 1,087.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.43, 2,177.10 and 1,087.71 is: 1,629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.43 : 2,177.10 = 1,087.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.43/2,177.10 = 1,087.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.43x = 2,177.10 × 1,087.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.43x = 2,368,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,053.44/1,453.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.29

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