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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.09, 2,182.76 and 724.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.09, 2,182.76 and 724.97 is: 1,086.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.09 : 2,182.76 = 724.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.09/2,182.76 = 724.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.09x = 2,182.76 × 724.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.09x = 1,582,440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,440.07/1,456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.78

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