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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.76, 2,182.12 and 1,023.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.76, 2,182.12 and 1,023.84 is: 1,535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.76 : 2,182.12 = 1,023.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.76/2,182.12 = 1,023.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.76x = 2,182.12 × 1,023.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.76x = 2,234,141.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,141.74/1,454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.75

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