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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.15, 2,179.93 and 961.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.15, 2,179.93 and 961.65 is: 1,439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.15 : 2,179.93 = 961.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.15/2,179.93 = 961.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.15x = 2,179.93 × 961.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.15x = 2,096,329.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,329.68/1,456.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.64

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