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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.08, 2,009.04 and 1,161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.08, 2,009.04 and 1,161.52 is: 1,604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.08 : 2,009.04 = 1,161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.08/2,009.04 = 1,161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.08x = 2,009.04 × 1,161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.08x = 2,333,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,540.14/1,454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.82

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