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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.54, 2,181.17 and 724.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.54, 2,181.17 and 724.11 is: 1,085.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.54 : 2,181.17 = 724.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.54/2,181.17 = 724.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.54x = 2,181.17 × 724.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.54x = 1,579,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,403.39/1,455.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.10

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