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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.41, 2,181.33 and 674.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.41, 2,181.33 and 674.35 is: 1,010.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.41 : 2,181.33 = 674.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.41/2,181.33 = 674.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.41x = 2,181.33 × 674.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.41x = 1,470,979.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,979.89/1,455.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.70

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