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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.63, 2,008.81 and 1,084.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.63, 2,008.81 and 1,084.54 is: 1,495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.63 : 2,008.81 = 1,084.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.63/2,008.81 = 1,084.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.63x = 2,008.81 × 1,084.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.63x = 2,178,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,634.80/1,456.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.67

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