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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.33, 2,182.74 and 675.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.33, 2,182.74 and 675.27 is: 1,012.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.33 : 2,182.74 = 675.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.33/2,182.74 = 675.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.33x = 2,182.74 × 675.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.33x = 1,473,927.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,927.93/1,456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.09

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