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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.08, 2,184.90 and 726.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.08, 2,184.90 and 726.52 is: 1,089.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.08 : 2,184.90 = 726.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.08/2,184.90 = 726.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.08x = 2,184.90 × 726.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.08x = 1,587,373.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,373.55/1,457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.42

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