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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.88, 2,009.70 and 1,162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.88, 2,009.70 and 1,162.20 is: 1,605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.88 : 2,009.70 = 1,162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.88/2,009.70 = 1,162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.88x = 2,009.70 × 1,162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.88x = 2,335,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,673.34/1,454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.41

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