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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.94, 2,011.28 and 1,128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.94, 2,011.28 and 1,128.58 is: 1,559.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.94 : 2,011.28 = 1,128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.94/2,011.28 = 1,128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.94x = 2,011.28 × 1,128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.94x = 2,269,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,890.38/1,455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.05

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