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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454, 2,182.08 and 804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454, 2,182.08 and 804.08 is: 1,206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454 : 2,182.08 = 804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454/2,182.08 = 804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454x = 2,182.08 × 804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454x = 1,754,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,566.89/1,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.72

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