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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.56, 2,183.44 and 724.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.56, 2,183.44 and 724.94 is: 1,087.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.56 : 2,183.44 = 724.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.56/2,183.44 = 724.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.56x = 2,183.44 × 724.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.56x = 1,582,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,862.99/1,455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.46

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