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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.64, 2,009.46 and 1,159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.64, 2,009.46 and 1,159.53 is: 1,601.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.64 : 2,009.46 = 1,159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.64/2,009.46 = 1,159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.64x = 2,009.46 × 1,159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.64x = 2,330,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,029.15/1,454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.79

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