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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.74, 2,182.97 and 577.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.74, 2,182.97 and 577.33 is: 866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.74 : 2,182.97 = 577.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.74/2,182.97 = 577.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.74x = 2,182.97 × 577.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.74x = 1,260,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,285.73/1,454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.33

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