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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.15, 2,179.35 and 662.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.15, 2,179.35 and 662.93 is: 993.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.15 : 2,179.35 = 662.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.15/2,179.35 = 662.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.15x = 2,179.35 × 662.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.15x = 1,444,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,756.50/1,454.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.54

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