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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.30, 2,184.24 and 1,246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.30, 2,184.24 and 1,246.53 is: 1,872.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.30 : 2,184.24 = 1,246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.30/2,184.24 = 1,246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.30x = 2,184.24 × 1,246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.30x = 2,722,720.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,720.69/1,454.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.19

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