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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.21, 2,180.77 and 723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.21, 2,180.77 and 723.40 is: 1,084.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.21 : 2,180.77 = 723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.21/2,180.77 = 723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.21x = 2,180.77 × 723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.21x = 1,577,569.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,569.02/1,454.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.83

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