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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.08, 2,179.64 and 760.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.08, 2,179.64 and 760.39 is: 1,139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.08 : 2,179.64 = 760.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.08/2,179.64 = 760.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.08x = 2,179.64 × 760.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.08x = 1,657,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,361.76/1,454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.80

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