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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.93, 2,181.30 and 725.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.93, 2,181.30 and 725.02 is: 1,086.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.93 : 2,181.30 = 725.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.93/2,181.30 = 725.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.93x = 2,181.30 × 725.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.93x = 1,581,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,486.13/1,454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.98

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