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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.88, 2,192.70 and 1,153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.88, 2,192.70 and 1,153.64 is: 1,728.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.88 : 2,192.70 = 1,153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.88/2,192.70 = 1,153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.88x = 2,192.70 × 1,153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.88x = 2,529,586.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,586.43/1,463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.00

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