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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.71, 2,185.98 and 763.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.71, 2,185.98 and 763.94 is: 1,146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.71 : 2,185.98 = 763.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.71/2,185.98 = 763.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.71x = 2,185.98 × 763.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.71x = 1,669,946.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,946.63/1,456.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.38

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