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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.91, 2,005.47 and 864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.91, 2,005.47 and 864 is: 1,191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.91 : 2,005.47 = 864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.91/2,005.47 = 864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.91x = 2,005.47 × 864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.91x = 1,732,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,726.08/1,453.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.77

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