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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.51, 2,181.90 and 724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.51, 2,181.90 and 724.40 is: 1,085.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.51 : 2,181.90 = 724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.51/2,181.90 = 724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.51x = 2,181.90 × 724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.51x = 1,580,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,557.45/1,455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.91

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