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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.46, 2,177.73 and 757.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.46, 2,177.73 and 757.71 is: 1,136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.46 : 2,177.73 = 757.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.46/2,177.73 = 757.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.46x = 2,177.73 × 757.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.46x = 1,650,087.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,087.80/1,451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.85

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