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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.68, 2,182.56 and 1,182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.68, 2,182.56 and 1,182.52 is: 1,774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.68 : 2,182.56 = 1,182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.68/2,182.56 = 1,182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.68x = 2,182.56 × 1,182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.68x = 2,580,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,920.85/1,454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.22

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