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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.72, 2,008.46 and 1,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.72, 2,008.46 and 1,122.56 is: 1,549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.72 : 2,008.46 = 1,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.72/2,008.46 = 1,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.72x = 2,008.46 × 1,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.72x = 2,254,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,616.86/1,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.86

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