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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.94, 2,180.94 and 1,147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.94, 2,180.94 and 1,147.46 is: 1,721.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.94 : 2,180.94 = 1,147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.94/2,180.94 = 1,147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.94x = 2,180.94 × 1,147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.94x = 2,502,541.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,541.41/1,453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.21

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