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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.68, 2,006.52 and 1,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.68, 2,006.52 and 1,191.12 is: 1,644.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.68 : 2,006.52 = 1,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.68/2,006.52 = 1,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.68x = 2,006.52 × 1,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.68x = 2,390,006.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,006.10/1,453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.11

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