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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.30, 2,179.42 and 837.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.30, 2,179.42 and 837.18 is: 1,254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.30 : 2,179.42 = 837.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.30/2,179.42 = 837.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.30x = 2,179.42 × 837.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.30x = 1,824,564.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,564.74/1,454.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.60

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