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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.23, 2,179.32 and 759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.23, 2,179.32 and 759.52 is: 1,138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.23 : 2,179.32 = 759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.23/2,179.32 = 759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.23x = 2,179.32 × 759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.23x = 1,655,237.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,237.13/1,454.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.22

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