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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.56, 2,005.60 and 864.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.56, 2,005.60 and 864.30 is: 1,192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.56 : 2,005.60 = 864.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.56/2,005.60 = 864.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.56x = 2,005.60 × 864.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.56x = 1,733,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,440.08/1,453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.55

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