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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.64, 2,008.08 and 1,158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.64, 2,008.08 and 1,158.53 is: 1,600.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.64 : 2,008.08 = 1,158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.64/2,008.08 = 1,158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.64x = 2,008.08 × 1,158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.64x = 2,326,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,410.88/1,453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.41

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