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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.70, 2,183.05 and 935.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.70, 2,183.05 and 935.10 is: 1,401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.70 : 2,183.05 = 935.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.70/2,183.05 = 935.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.70x = 2,183.05 × 935.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.70x = 2,041,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,370.06/1,456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.37

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