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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.96, 2,183.82 and 675.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.96, 2,183.82 and 675.72 is: 1,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.96 : 2,183.82 = 675.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.96/2,183.82 = 675.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.96x = 2,183.82 × 675.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.96x = 1,475,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,650.85/1,455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.52

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