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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.47, 2,278.26 and 1,129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.47, 2,278.26 and 1,129.59 is: 1,555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.47 : 2,278.26 = 1,129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.47/2,278.26 = 1,129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.47x = 2,278.26 × 1,129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.47x = 2,573,499.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,499.71/1,654.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.48

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