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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.74, 2,183.19 and 685.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.74, 2,183.19 and 685.62 is: 1,027.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.74 : 2,183.19 = 685.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.74/2,183.19 = 685.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.74x = 2,183.19 × 685.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.74x = 1,496,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,838.73/1,456.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.53

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