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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.52, 2,184.49 and 1,110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.52, 2,184.49 and 1,110.98 is: 1,662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.52 : 2,184.49 = 1,110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.52/2,184.49 = 1,110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.52x = 2,184.49 × 1,110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.52x = 2,426,908.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,908.22/1,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.81

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