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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.78, 2,181.22 and 674.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.78, 2,181.22 and 674.15 is: 1,011.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.78 : 2,181.22 = 674.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.78/2,181.22 = 674.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.78x = 2,181.22 × 674.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.78x = 1,470,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,473.23/1,453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.48

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