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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.54, 2,180.55 and 683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.54, 2,180.55 and 683.62 is: 1,025.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.54 : 2,180.55 = 683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.54/2,180.55 = 683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.54x = 2,180.55 × 683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.54x = 1,490,667.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,667.59/1,453.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.54

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