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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.72, 2,182.38 and 761.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.72, 2,182.38 and 761.19 is: 1,141.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.72 : 2,182.38 = 761.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.72/2,182.38 = 761.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.72x = 2,182.38 × 761.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.72x = 1,661,205.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,205.83/1,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.95

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