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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.09, 2,181.89 and 714.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.09, 2,181.89 and 714.75 is: 1,071.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.09 : 2,181.89 = 714.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.09/2,181.89 = 714.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.09x = 2,181.89 × 714.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.09x = 1,559,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,507.66/1,455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.76

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