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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.64, 2,264.99 and 1,453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.64, 2,264.99 and 1,453.98 is: 2,178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.64 : 2,264.99 = 1,453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.64/2,264.99 = 1,453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.64x = 2,264.99 × 1,453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.64x = 3,293,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,250.16/1,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.59

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