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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.65, 2,183.60 and 724.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.65, 2,183.60 and 724.03 is: 1,086.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.65 : 2,183.60 = 724.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.65/2,183.60 = 724.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.65x = 2,183.60 × 724.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.65x = 1,580,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,991.91/1,454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.85

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