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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.71, 2,180.97 and 1,089.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.71, 2,180.97 and 1,089.21 is: 1,634.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.71 : 2,180.97 = 1,089.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.71/2,180.97 = 1,089.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.71x = 2,180.97 × 1,089.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.71x = 2,375,534.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,534.33/1,453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.12

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