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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.63, 2,181.05 and 803.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.63, 2,181.05 and 803.61 is: 1,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.63 : 2,181.05 = 803.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.63/2,181.05 = 803.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.63x = 2,181.05 × 803.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.63x = 1,752,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,713.59/1,453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.75

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