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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.76, 2,180.72 and 804.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.76, 2,180.72 and 804.13 is: 1,205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.76 : 2,180.72 = 804.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.76/2,180.72 = 804.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.76x = 2,180.72 × 804.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.76x = 1,753,578.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,578.93/1,454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.41

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