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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.83, 2,181.11 and 1,161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.83, 2,181.11 and 1,161.54 is: 1,739.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.83 : 2,181.11 = 1,161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.83/2,181.11 = 1,161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.83x = 2,181.11 × 1,161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.83x = 2,533,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,440.70/1,456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.01

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