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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.94, 2,184.96 and 635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.94, 2,184.96 and 635 is: 952.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.94 : 2,184.96 = 635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.94/2,184.96 = 635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.94x = 2,184.96 × 635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.94x = 1,387,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,449.60/1,456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.30

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