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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.54, 2,182.90 and 685.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.54, 2,182.90 and 685.58 is: 1,028.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.54 : 2,182.90 = 685.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.54/2,182.90 = 685.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.54x = 2,182.90 × 685.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.54x = 1,496,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,552.58/1,454.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.88

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