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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.66, 2,177.76 and 722.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.66, 2,177.76 and 722.38 is: 1,082.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.66 : 2,177.76 = 722.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.66/2,177.76 = 722.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.66x = 2,177.76 × 722.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.66x = 1,573,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,170.27/1,453.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.21

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