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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.83, 2,180.75 and 762.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.83, 2,180.75 and 762.28 is: 1,142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.83 : 2,180.75 = 762.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.83/2,180.75 = 762.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.83x = 2,180.75 × 762.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.83x = 1,662,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,332.85/1,454.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.63

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