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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.55, 2,177.89 and 1,164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.55, 2,177.89 and 1,164.38 is: 1,744.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.55 : 2,177.89 = 1,164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.55/2,177.89 = 1,164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.55x = 2,177.89 × 1,164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.55x = 2,535,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,877.76/1,453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.62

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