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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.64, 2,182.94 and 805.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.64, 2,182.94 and 805.88 is: 1,209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.64 : 2,182.94 = 805.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.64/2,182.94 = 805.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.64x = 2,182.94 × 805.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.64x = 1,759,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,187.69/1,454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.36

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