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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.55, 2,010.72 and 932.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.55, 2,010.72 and 932.88 is: 1,287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.55 : 2,010.72 = 932.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.55/2,010.72 = 932.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.55x = 2,010.72 × 932.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.55x = 1,875,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,760.47/1,456.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.81

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