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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.32, 2,006.64 and 1,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.32, 2,006.64 and 1,161.12 is: 1,599.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.32 : 2,006.64 = 1,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.32/2,006.64 = 1,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.32x = 2,006.64 × 1,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.32x = 2,329,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,949.84/1,456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.89

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