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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.45, 2,005.27 and 863.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.45, 2,005.27 and 863.65 is: 1,191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.45 : 2,005.27 = 863.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.45/2,005.27 = 863.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.45x = 2,005.27 × 863.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.45x = 1,731,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,851.44/1,453.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.55

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