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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.49, 2,181.12 and 529.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.49, 2,181.12 and 529.77 is: 794.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.49 : 2,181.12 = 529.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.49/2,181.12 = 529.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.49x = 2,181.12 × 529.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.49x = 1,155,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,491.94/1,454.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.43

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