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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,653.64, 2,281.62 and 1,129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,653.64, 2,281.62 and 1,129.48 is: 1,558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,653.64 : 2,281.62 = 1,129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,653.64/2,281.62 = 1,129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,653.64x = 2,281.62 × 1,129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,653.64x = 2,577,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,044.16/1,653.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.41

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