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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.34, 2,004.66 and 1,104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.34, 2,004.66 and 1,104.42 is: 1,522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.34 : 2,004.66 = 1,104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.34/2,004.66 = 1,104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.34x = 2,004.66 × 1,104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.34x = 2,213,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,986.60/1,454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.33

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